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Supports
Support Material
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Supports

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Geometry added to an additive manufacturing build to support overhangs and constrain thermal distortion. Supports may be created from the build material or a different soluble support material or breakaway support material. The geometry and removal of supports is a significant challenge in additive manufacturing.

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