Viscosity stabilization of radiation-curable filled compositions
US6350403B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for the production of three-dimensional articles by stereolithography using a radiation-curable composition comprising a mixture of at least one cationically polymerizable compound and/or at least one free radical polymerizable compound, at least one filler material and at least one photoinitiator for cationic and/or radical polymerization. An organic viscosity stabilizer material may be brought into contact with the composition to substantially delay or prevent undesirable viscosity increase and subsequently premature polymerization. A filler material is optionally added to the composition in an effective amount to at least delay or prevent a significant increase in viscosity and polymerization. The process is particularly suitable for stabilizing resins in stereolithography baths. The present invention also relates to a cured articles resulting from said process and a process for manufacturing said radiation-curable compositions and stabilized compositions resulting therefrom.
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