Overflow region

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000259",
  "term": "Overflow region",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "An area within the build chamber of a powder bed fusion system where excess powder is collected after a new layer has been spread. This region prevents the accumulation of unused material on the build platform and maintains a consistent powder bed height. The collected powder can often be sieved and reused in subsequent builds.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/overflow-region/"
}