Method and a system for producing an object using solid freeform fabrication
US7625512B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C64/40
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of producing an object through solid freeform fabrication includes selectively depositing a boundary structure that defines a surface of the object, and depositing a flowable build material within the boundary structure, wherein the flowable build material forms a portion of the object by flowing to the boundary structure.
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