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Method and apparatus for producing three-dimensional objects

US9844913B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN · FR
MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A. · CH

Inventors

Christophe Bessac · Clermont-Ferrand, FR
Frédéric Pialot · Clermont-Ferrand, FR
Gilles Walrand · Clermont-Ferrand, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 21, 2012
Grant date	Dec 19, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 6, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P10/25
WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and a process for manufacturing a three-dimensional object by successive layer-by-layer consolidation of selected zones of a powder stratum, the consolidated zones corresponding to successive sections of the three-dimensional object, each layer being divided into a central internal portion and an external border, said process comprising the following steps in order:

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