Methods for monitoring electro-magnetic radiation power in solid freeform fabrication systems
US9808994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y50/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
System for controlling fabrication of three-dimensional objects, layer by layer are disclosed. The system includes a printing assembly having an irradiation unit and a printing head, the printing assembly is movable between a printing area and a service area. The system further includes a light sensor positioned at the service area to measure the output radiation power of the irradiation unit and a controller to receive information from the sensor and to automatically adjust the electrical power supplied to the irradiation unit.
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