Sheet metal system and manufacturing process joining incremental forming and direct metal deposition
US10478897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sheet metal system having incremental forming and direct metal deposition, includes a plate. A groove is created in the plate. A direct metal deposition tool is positioned within the groove. A material is deposited by the direct metal deposition tool onto a surface within the groove creating a rib.
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