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Methods for incremental 3D printing and 3D printing arbitrary wireframe meshes

US11179884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2017
Grant dateNov 23, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T17/20
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for incremental 3D printing, wherein wireframes are generated and printed (scheduled for print) during the design process. In another aspect, systems and methods are provided for printing arbitrary meshes. A 3D printer system is described having, for example, five degree-of-freedom (5DOF). The 5DOF printer may be used to perform any of the methods described herein and combinations of the methods.

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