Smart additive manufacturing device
US10661343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC23C4/185
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a multiple-feature compact direct-metal deposition additive manufacturing (AM) print head. The head configures off-axis, solid-state diode or diode-pumped lasers into an array to perform precision controlled, direct metal deposition printing through a single print nozzle. Dual-mode printing capability using metal wire and powder feedstock sources in the same print nozzle is provided with in-line control, precision wire feed driver/controller, adjustable shield gas diffuser, and nozzles tailored to wire feedstock diameter.
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