UNIVERSAL ADAPTER FOR CONSUMABLE ASSEMBLY USED WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

摘要

A universal adapter (18) for use with a consumable assembly (12) that is configured for use with an additive manufacturing system (10), the universal adapter (18) comprising an inlet opening (46a) configured to receive a guide tube (16) of the consumable assembly (12), and a connection member (52) at the outlet end (50), which is configured interface with a mating panel (44) of the additive manufacturing system (10).