Nozzle with laser scanning head for direct metal deposition
US10828721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y10/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for performing direct material deposition upon a substrate for generating a three dimensional object includes a motion system for moving an head. The head includes a laser for generating a laser beam and a laser scanner for directing the laser beam at the substrate for generating a melt pool at the substrate. A nozzle delivers material into the melt pool generated by the laser beam for forming a bead of material upon the substrate. The laser scanner is cooperable with the motion system, which is moveable along a first path while the laser scanner is simultaneously moveable along a second path for progressively generating a bead of material deposited upon the substrate.
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