Methodologies to rapidly cure and coat parts produced by additive manufacturing
US11534966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y40/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process to cure and/or modify the surface of a three dimensional (3D) printed part comprising the steps of immersing a three dimensional (3D) printed part, containing reactive moieties, into a liquid bath at an elevated temperature to effect polymerization of the reactive moieties of the 3D printed part to provide a cured 3D printed part is described. The liquid bath can further contain reactive molecules that can react with the surface of the 3D printed part to provide a coating which alters the surface characteristics of the 3D printed part.
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