Automated calibration method for additive manufacturing system, and method of use thereof
US9205690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y30/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for calibrating a print head for use in an additive manufacturing system, the method comprising positioning the print head over a calibration target, where the calibration target has a top surface with a plurality of edges. The method further comprising moving a tip of the print head to identify coordinate locations of the edges, and setting a calibration parameter for the print head.
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