Method and apparatus for selective deposition modeling
US6352668B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C64/112
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Rapid prototyping modeling typically operates by utilizing an ink jet to lay down a thin surface of material as a liquid on a part platform. The material solidifies into a three dimensional object. Computer programs determine the shape of the object, the arrangement of objects and the sequence of objects being built to protect parts of the planarizer roller and planarizer blade of a rapid prototyping machine from erosion.
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