Three-dimensional structured printing
US7455804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/162
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for forming a three-dimensional article in sequential layers in accordance with a digital model of the article. The process comprises the steps of defining a layer of powder material, applying a liquid reagent to the powder layer in a pattern corresponding to the digital model, and repeating these steps to form successive layers. The powder comprises a first reactive component and the liquid includes a second active component capable of reacting with the first reactive component so that the article is built up in layers.
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