Heating build material
US11400651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y40/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one example there is provided a method for three-dimensional printing. The method comprises forming a pile of build material on a heatable plate adjacent a spreader, heating the pile of build material by contact with the heatable plate, and spreading the heated pile of build material on a support platform.
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