Build orientation for additive manufacturing of complex structures
US12343928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y10/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices of additive manufacturing (3D printing) of complex structures made of surfaces including at least some of which that are orthogonal to each other. Specifically disclosed herein are build orientations used to manufacture complex metal structures with a build chamber of an additive manufacturing printer. The novel build orientations allow the fabrication of components with a minimum of support structure.
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