Z-axis test coupon structure and method for additive manufacturing process
US9689783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/216
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A Z-axis test coupon structure and method for additive manufacturing process are disclosed. An example method of fabricating Z-axis test coupons for additive manufacturing processes, includes fabricating tensile specimens, the fabricating of the tensile specimens including providing a web between adjacent ones of the tensile specimens, and the fabricating of the tensile specimens including using an additive manufacturing process, removing the web from between the adjacent ones of the tensile specimens, and testing a tensile strength of one of the tensile specimens.
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