Method for manufacturing an article on top of a base device

1 . A method for manufacturing an article requiring support on top of a base device using an additive manufacturing process in an additive manufacturing device, the additive manufacturing device comprising a build plate comprising:

a receptacle arranged for receiving the base device;

an insert, provided in proximity to the base device, the insert being arranged for having a support for the article manufactured thereon; and

a cover layer, provided on top of the build plate and having a recess for the base device, the receptacle and the insert, wherein the method comprises the steps of:

manufacturing the article on top of the base device; and

manufacturing the support for the article on top of the insert.

2 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the steps of manufacturing the article and manufacturing the support are performed simultaneously.

3 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the article includes an overhang portion and the support is arranged to support the overhang portion.

4 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the support is a more porous structure than the article.

5 . The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of removing the insert and the base device including the manufactured article from the build plate.

6 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein a top of the insert and a top of the cover layer are provided within a distance of approximately five printing layers from one another.

7 . The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of covering the build plate with powder prior to the manufacturing of the article and support, in order to provide a level surface for the manufacturing process.