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Method of printing a three-dimensional article

US10626237B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2019
Grant dateApr 21, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2467/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A three-dimensionally printed article comprises a build material and a support material, the support material comprising a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose having a DS of at least 1.0 and an MS of at least 0.6, wherein DS is the degree of substitution of methoxyl groups and MS is the molar substitution of hydroxypropoxyl groups. The support material can be removed from the build material by contacting the support material with water.

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