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Method and apparatus for forming overhanging structures in additive manufactured parts that have an improved surface roughness

US12083595B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2022
Grant dateSep 10, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y50/02
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A three-dimensional (3D) metal object manufacturing apparatus is operated to compensate for surface deviations of overhanging features differently than for non-overhanging features. The compensation technique used for the overhanging features depends on whether an edge of the overhanging feature being formed in a next layer has curved or sharp corners.

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