Forming a three dimensional object
US10293593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2995/0005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for selectively sintering particulate material, the method comprising: providing a layer (6) of particulate material; providing an amount of a radiation absorbent material over a selected surface portion of the layer (6) of particulate material; providing an amount of a material that comprises a plurality of electrically conductive elements (20) over at least part of the selected surface portion of the layer (6) of particulate material; and providing radiation (8) across the selected surface portion of the layer of particulate material so as to sinter a portion of the material of the layer (6) including causing the plurality of electrically conductive elements (20) to become embedded in the sintered portion of material.
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