Apparatus and method for forming three-dimensional objects using a tilting solidification substrate
US10011076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2995/0029
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for making a three-dimensional object from a solidifiable material using a linear solidification device is shown and described. The apparatus includes a solidification substrate assembly that is tiltable about a tilting axis to peel a solidification substrate from a recently formed object surface and to level the solidification substrate assembly and squeeze out accumulated solidifiable material between the solidification substrate and the recently formed object surface. Intelligent peeling and leveling may also be provided by providing a tilting parameter database that is used to adjust tilting parameters based on object geometry and/or solidifiable material properties.
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