Question

pbf: printer characteristics. use the information below to answer the question. characteristics. the printer for direct metal laser sintering is very large and weighs one and a half tons - 3,000 pounds. the people operating the printer are very trained because there are many safety factors involved with this technology. because of the high temperature used, a support structure is also needed to prevent warping. the support structure is anchored to the build bed and dissipates heat as each layer is being built. if a smooth surface is needed, orientation on the build plate is important. this can be controlled in the operator. the greatest opportunity for a smooth surface is to have the plus oriented facing up. the step effect can be minimized from the build orientation as well. in terms of powder bed fusion (pbf), what is the support structure anchored to? the armature device, the build bed, the heat source, the powder distributor

Explanation:

The text states that "The support structure is anchored to the build bed and dissipates heat as each layer is being built."

Answer:

the build bed