Solid freeform fabrication using power deposition
US6066285A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y30/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solid freeform fabrication process and apparatus for producing three dimensional parts using layer-by-layer deposition of support powder and part compositional powder, where the deposition is accomplished using electro-photographic powder deposition technology to create a three-dimensional green part. Each successive loose powder layer is deposited directly onto the previously deposited powder layer, which has been compacted or fused to its underlying layer. After all powder layers have been deposited the green part is further processed such that the part compositional powder is fused to create a high-density part while the support powder is easily removed.
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