The surface upon which the current build layer is created on. It is usually the previous build layer or, for the first layer, the build plate or an existing part for direct energy deposition.

Build surface can also refer to the surface that the first layer is built upon in material extrusion systems and is often a film or tape applied to the top of the build plate.



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