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Three dimensional printer

US10029308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2015
Grant dateJul 24, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/25
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A lamination molding apparatus which can remove the non-sintered material powder after completion of lamination molding easily and with less time after completion of laminating/molding, is provided. According to embodiments of the present invention, a lamination molding apparatus to conduct lamination molding using a material powder, including: a chamber filled with an inert gas having a predetermined concentration; a molding table provided in the chamber, the molding table being capable of moving vertically; a powder retaining wall surrounding the molding table so as to retain the material powder supplied on the molding table; and a powder discharging section provided on or below the powder retaining wall, the powder discharging section being capable of discharging the material powder, is provided.

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