A build plate may include one or more thermocouples placed on an underside of the build plate. The one or more thermocouples output temperature fluctuation to assist in monitoring for build plate separation of a product located on top of the build plate.
Keywords: thermocouple, additive manufacturing
International Class: B29C67/00, B29C64/245, B29C64/393, B33Y10/00, B33Y30/00, B33Y50/02