| abstract |
An additive manufacturing system is disclosed. The additive manufacturing system may include a movable support and a print head connected to the movable support. The print head may be configured to discharge the continuous reinforcement wetted with the liquid matrix. The additive manufacturing system may further include: an automatic threader configured to pass the continuous reinforcement through the print head; and a controller in communicative connection with the movable support, the print head, and the automatic threader. The controller may be configured to selectively activate the automatic threader at the start of the manufacturing process. |