Systems and methods for implementing three dimensional (3D) object, part and component manufacture including locally laser welded laminates
US9908292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2995/0027
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are provided for implementing localized and directed laser welding joining techniques in a process of building up laminate layers to form and/or manufacture three-dimensional objects, parts and components (3D objects). A multi-stage 3D object forming scheme is described involving steps of laminate cutting (with lasers or other cutting devices); laminate transport between processing stations (including using one or more of conveyors, robotic pick and place devices and the like); laminate stacking, clamping and adhering through a targeted laser welding technique; and mechanical surface finishing (via CNC machining or other comparable process).
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