Systems and methods of solid freeform fabrication with translating powder bins
US7296990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y50/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Solid freeform fabrication systems, powder supply bins for solid freeform fabrication systems, and methods of solid freeform fabrication are disclosed. One exemplary solid freeform fabrication system includes a powder supply bin, a build bin, a roller, and a print head disposed above the build bin that deposits a binder onto the powder in the build bin in a preselected pattern, the supply bin and/or the build bin translating in a x- and/or y-direction relative to the print head.
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