System and method for printing and supporting three dimensional objects
US7364686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49993
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for printing and supporting a three-dimensional (3-D) object is provided. The method of printing can include dispensing a first interface material for the construction of the three-dimensional object, dispensing a second interface material to form a support structure for supporting the three-dimensional object and dispensing a third interface material which may be used to separate the support structure from the 3-D object Disclosed also a method for producing a 3-D model containing various kinds of inserts.
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