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Methods for removing loose particles from an object built by additive manufacturing

US11660817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Daniel Winiarski · Bad Staffelstein, DE
Frank Schödel · Kronach, DE
Kathrin Hofmann · Kronach, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 2, 2018
Grant date	May 30, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 2, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P10/25
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods for removing an object from powder after forming the object in an additive manufacturing apparatus are provided. The method may include: positioning a cover over a build platform with the object being positioned within a powder; removing the build platform from the additive manufacturing apparatus with the cover positioned over the build platform; and thereafter, removing the powder from the build platform to expose the object.

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