Apparatus and method for forming three-dimensional objects using linear solidification with contourless object data
US9586364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2035/0833
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for making a three-dimensional object from a solidifiable material using a linear solidification device and contourless object data is shown and described. A voxel matrix is superimposed over an object model defined by three-dimensional object data to determine active voxels that intersect at least a portion of the object model. The active voxels are related to a path generation reference frame of an apparatus for making a three-dimensional object to generate solidification energy source event data that defines scanning (y) axis locations and/or solidification times at which a linear solidification device supplies solidification energy to a solidifiable material.
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