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Support removal tool for additive manufacture

US10363680B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Fabian Gubelmann · Buchs, CH
Dariusz Oliwiusz Palys · Gebenstorf, CH
Ernst Vogt · Remigen, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 13, 2016
Grant date	Jul 30, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 3, 2036

Classification

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

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure include a machine and system for support removal and a laser-sintered component compatible with same. A laser-sintered component may have a component surface and at least one laser-sintered support extending from the component surface. A press may move a cutting surface along a cutting path adjacent to the component surface. The cutting surface has a shape complementary to the component surface and at least one cutting edge positioned to separate at least one laser-sintered support from the component surface as the cutting surface moves along the cutting path.

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