Selective deposition modeling system and method
US6305769A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y40/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and associated method for forming three-dimensional objects under computer control and from a material which may be rendered flowable and then dispensed on a layer-by-layer basis. The layers of the material solidify or otherwise physically transform upon being dispensed thereby forming successive cross-sections. The dispensing process is repeated whereby successive layers adhere to each other thereby forming the object.
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