摘要 |
This invention concerns a method and apparatus for manufacturing or repairing a part. The method comprises building a fixture (200) for retaining the part (300) using an additive manufacturing apparatus, wherein material is consolidated using an energy beam, the fixture built on a build plate (108) retained in a set position within the additive manufacturing apparatus, mounting the part (300) to the fixture (200) and causing the additive manufacturing apparatus to consolidate material onto the part (300) when the build plate (108), with the fixture (200) and part (300) attached thereto, is retained substantially in the set position. |