Calibration and alignment of 3D printing deposition heads
US10406801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y50/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A three-dimensional (3D) printer includes a frame, a first calibration device coupled to the frame, a dispensing system having a cartridge holder with a sensor mounted at a location relative to the cartridge holder, and a multi-axis positioning system for moving the dispensing system relative to the frame. Methods for calibrating the 3D printer are also disclosed.
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