Techniques for depowdering additively fabricated parts via gas flow and related systems and methods
US11951515B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Techniques for depowdering in additive fabrication are provided. According to some aspects, techniques are provided that separate powder from parts by directing gas onto, or near to, the powder. While fragile green parts, such as green parts produced by binder jetting, may be fragile with respect to scraping or impacts, such parts may nonetheless be resistance to damage from directed gas, even if directed at a high pressure. Techniques for depowdering through directed application of gas may be automated, thereby mitigating challenges associated with manual depowdering operations.
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