Methods and systems for repairing powder containment structures
US10307823B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for repairing a structure in an additive manufacturing system is provided. The method includes detecting a defect in a structure formed using an additive manufacturing process, the structure including a first surface that faces a powder containing region and a second surface that faces a substantially powder free region, generating a supplemental scan path that covers at least a portion of the structure based on a location of the detected defect, and controlling a consolidation device, based on the supplemental scan path, to remedy the defect.
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