Apparatus and methods for improvement of surface geometries of internal channels of additively manufactured components
US11376661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F2003/247
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cutting system for removing an excess material along a length of a channel constructed using an additive manufacturing process is disclosed. In various embodiments, the cutting system includes a cutting component having an abrasive surface configured to remove the excess material along a down-facing surface of the channel and a smooth surface configured for sliding contact with an up-facing surface of the channel; and a motive component configured to urge the cutting component through the channel.
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