Thermoplastic powder material system for appearance models from 3D printing systems
US7569273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A materials system and method is provided to enable the formation of articles by three-dimensional printing. The materials system includes thermoplastic particulate filler material that allows the accurate definition of articles that are strong without being brittle.
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