Method of printing a three-dimensional article
US10626237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2039 |
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- 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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