Method and apparatus for rapidly generating aerospace tools
US8178033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus may be present for manufacturing. A shell may be formed having a support structure located in a cavity in which the shell and the support structure may be formed using an additive manufacturing system from a design of a tool. The cavity of the shell may be filled with a filler material through an opening in the shell. The shell may be cured with the filler material to form the tool.
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