Forming microstructures in 3D printing by fusing and sintering using a fusing agent
US11077612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y50/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an example implementation, a method of printing a three-dimensional (3D) object includes, applying a layer of build powder onto a printing platform and depositing a deliberate micropattern of liquid agent onto the powder within a macropattern that defines a cross-section of a 3D object to be printed. The method includes forming a microstructure from the deliberate micropattern by applying fusing energy to the powder, the microstructure comprising fused areas and sintered areas between the fused areas.
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