Coordinated multi-tool additive manufacturing method
US10620611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/40
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for a multi-tool additive manufacturing system that executes in a three-dimensional build volume. In one aspect, a system includes a build platform; a support; a first robot coupled with the support and configured to operate in a build volume defined by the build platform, wherein the first robot includes a first additive manufacturing tool; a second robot coupled with the support and configured to operate in the build volume, wherein the second robot includes a second additive manufacturing tool; wherein the first robot and the second robot are programmed to coordinate simultaneous application; and wherein a first tool path of the first additive manufacturing tool in the first region abuts or overlaps with a second tool path of the second additive manufacturing tool in the second region so as to form a bond.
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