Systems and methods for controlling additive manufacturing
US10216165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/49023
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is disclosed for use in additively manufacturing a structure. The system may include an additive manufacturing machine, a memory having computer-executable instructions stored thereon, and a processor. The processor may be configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to cause the additive manufacturing machine to discharge a path of composite material, and to make a determination regarding existence of support located at a side of the path of composite material. The processor may be further configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to selectively cause the additive manufacturing machine to compact the path of composite material after discharge with a variable pressure that is based on the determination.
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