Method for forming solid objects utilizing viscosity reducible compositions
US5474719A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/49013
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus, where high viscosity liquids, including pseudoplastic, plastic flow, and thixotropic liquids, as well as gels, semi-solid, and solid materials are viscosity reduced during coating and allowed to increase in viscosity during imaging steps, for use in Solid Imaging applications. Use of these materials and the apparatus improves coating uniformity and final object tolerances.
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