摘要:
A system for inspecting a part while said part is produced by additive manufacturing, includes an additive manufacturing apparatus having a build tray, the apparatus being configured to fabricate the part layer-by-layer on the tray; an automated tool holder carrying a tool configured to deposit, add or weld layer-upon-layer of material; the tool holder and tray are configured to move relative to one another along a defined path; and an inspection device attached to the tool holder and configured to scan a layer of material in situ. The tool holder alternately arranges the tool and inspection device in a working position so that the tool holder fixes the tool in the working position for depositing, adding, or welding the layer of material and thereafter the tool holder switches said tool with the inspection device into the working position for scanning and detecting defects in the layer of material.
摘要:
Method for producing an object by additively manufacturing a preform of the object from a building material comprising a polymer. The preform is encapsulated with a metal or metal alloy encapsulant that is capable of withstanding temperatures greater than the preform. The encapsulated preform is heated at a predetermined temperature and for a period of time, such that the preform at least partially transmutes into the form of a carbonaceous solid.
摘要:
A method of producing an object 100 from a polymer powder using a laser sintering system 10, whereby the laser sintering system 10 introduces heat energy to solidify select points of a layer L 0 of polymer powder according to build data of the object 100 and adjusts the heat energy according to solidification of select points of other layers.
摘要:
System and method for manufacturing a three-dimensional laminated object from a plurality of laminae. Each lamina is generally planar and has a top surface and a bottom surface. A holder (20) is configured to fix the first lamina (70) relative to the second lamina (60). A roller (50) is positioned above the table and configured to traverse along a longitudinal axis. The first lamina (70) and the second lamina (60) are positioned between the support (80) and the roller (50). An actuator (54) biases the roller towards the support to retain the first lamina and second lamina. The biasing forms a fusion zone (90) between the first lamina (70) and the second lamina (60) proximate to the roller (50). An energy source (40) is configured to emit energy to the fusion zone (90) to fuse the first lamina and the second lamina proximate to the fusion zone.