Systems and methods for cure control of additive manufacturing
US10843452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/0002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems for cure control of additive manufacturing comprise a build volume, a curing energy source, and a controller. The curing energy source is configured to actively deliver curing energy to discrete sections of a part as it is being additively manufactured. The controller is programmed to direct delivery of curing energy to impart desired cure properties to the discrete sections and/or according to predetermined cure profiles for the discrete sections. Methods of additively manufacturing a part comprise additively building a part from a feedstock material, and actively curing discrete sections of the part as it is being additively built to impart desired cure properties to the part and/or desired cure profiles to the part.
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