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Control methods for additive manufacturing system

US10647058B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2017
Grant dateMay 12, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed for controlling an additive manufacturing system. The method may include causing a head to discharge composite material along a first trajectory, and activating a cure enhancer to at least partially cure composite material discharging from the head along the first trajectory. The method may also include selectively deactivating the cure enhancer as the head nears a corner location, moving the head to a second trajectory after the head reaches the corner location, and reactivating the cure enhancer after moving the head to the second trajectory.

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