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公开(公告)号:US20180345378A1
公开(公告)日:2018-12-06
申请号:US15609747
申请日:2017-05-31
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Brandon HOLFORD , Jeffrey VAUGHT , MacKenzie Ryan REDDING , Justin MAMRAK
Abstract: A method for large-scale, real-time simultaneous additive and subtractive manufacturing is described. The apparatus used in the method includes a build unit and a machining mechanism that are attached to a positioning mechanism, a rotating platform, and a rotary encoder attached to the rotating platform. The method involves rotating the build platform; determining the rotational speed; growing the object and the build wall through repetitive cycles of moving the build unit(s) over and substantially parallel to multiple build areas within the build platform to deposit a layer of powder at each build area, leveling the powder, and irradiating the powder to form a fused additive layer at each build area; machining the object being manufactured; and cutting and removing the build wall. The irradiation parameters are calibrated based on the determined rotational speed.
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公开(公告)号:US20180281068A1
公开(公告)日:2018-10-04
申请号:US15996058
申请日:2018-06-01
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: MacKenzie Ryan REDDING , Zachary David FIELDMAN , Justin MAMRAK
IPC: B22F3/105 , B33Y30/00 , B23K15/00 , B33Y50/02 , B33Y10/00 , B29C64/153 , B23K26/342 , B23K26/14 , B23K26/08
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to additive manufacturing systems and methods on a large-scale format. One aspect involves a build unit that can be moved around in three dimensions by a positioning system, building separate portions of a large object. The build unit has an energy directing device that directs, e.g., laser or e-beam irradiation onto a powder layer. In the case of laser irradiation, the build volume may have a gasflow device that provides laminar gas flow to a laminar flow zone above the layer of powder. This allows for efficient removal of the smoke, condensates, and other impurities produced by irradiating the powder (the “gas plume”) without excessively disturbing the powder layer. The build unit may also have a recoater that allows it to selectively deposit particular quantities of powder in specific locations over a work surface to build large, high quality, high precision objects.
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公开(公告)号:US20180250749A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-06
申请号:US15968795
申请日:2018-05-02
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: MacKenzie Ryan REDDING , Zachary David FIELDMAN , Justin MAMRAK
IPC: B22F3/105 , B23K37/02 , B23K26/08 , B23K15/00 , B23K26/342 , B33Y10/00 , B23K26/14 , B33Y50/02 , B33Y40/00 , B33Y30/00
CPC classification number: B22F3/1055 , B22F2003/1056 , B23K15/002 , B23K15/0086 , B23K26/0876 , B23K26/1437 , B23K26/342 , B23K37/0235 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y40/00 , B33Y50/02 , Y02P10/295
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to additive manufacturing systems and methods on a large-scale format. One aspect involves a build unit that can be moved around in three dimensions by a positioning system, building separate portions of a large object. The build unit has an energy directing device that directs, e.g., laser or e-beam irradiation onto a powder layer. In the case of laser irradiation, the build volume may have a gasflow device that provides laminar gas flow to a laminar flow zone above the layer of powder. This allows for efficient removal of the smoke, condensates, and other impurities produced by irradiating the powder (the “gas plume”) without excessively disturbing the powder layer. The build unit may also have a recoater that allows it to selectively deposit particular quantities of powder in specific locations over a work surface to build large, high quality, high precision objects.
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公开(公告)号:US20180250743A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-06
申请号:US15451108
申请日:2017-03-06
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Justin MAMRAK , MacKenzie Ryan REDDING
IPC: B22F3/105 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y50/02 , B23K26/342 , B23K15/00 , B23K26/082
Abstract: A scanning technique for the additive manufacturing of an object. The method comprises the irradiation of a portion of a given layer of powder to form a fused region using an energy source. When forming an object layer by layer, the irradiation follows a first irradiation path bounded by a first stripe, wherein the first irradiation path is formed at an oblique angle with respect to the first stripe. The first irradiation path further comprises at least a first scan vector and a second scan vector at least partially melting a powder and forming a first solidification line and second solidification line respectively, wherein the first solidification intersects and forms an oblique angle with respect to the second solidification line. After a layer is completed, a subsequent layer of powder is provided over the completed layer, and the subsequent layer of powder is irradiated. Irradiation of the subsequent layer of powder follows a second irradiation path bounded by a second stripe. wherein the second irradiation path is formed at an oblique angle with respect to the second stripe. The first irradiation path further comprises at least a third scan vector and a fourth scan vector at least partially melting a powder and forming a third solidification line and fourth solidification line respectively, wherein the third solidification intersects and forms an oblique angle with respect to the fourth solidification line
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公开(公告)号:US20180200962A1
公开(公告)日:2018-07-19
申请号:US15406444
申请日:2017-01-13
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: MacKenzie Ryan REDDING , Justin MAMRAK , Zachary David FIELDMAN
CPC classification number: B22F3/1055 , B22F2003/1056 , B22F2003/1058 , B29C64/153 , B29C64/40 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y70/00 , Y02P10/295
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to additive manufacturing systems and methods on a large-scale format. One aspect involves a build unit that can be moved around in three dimensions by a positioning system, building separate portions of a large object. The build unit has an energy directing device that directs, e.g., laser or e-beam irradiation onto a powder layer. In the case of laser irradiation, the build volume may have a gasflow device that provides laminar gas flow to a laminar flow zone above the layer of powder. This allows for efficient removal of the smoke, condensates, and other impurities produced by irradiating the powder (the “gas plume”) without excessively disturbing the powder layer. The build unit may also have a recoater that allows it to selectively deposit particular quantities of powder in specific locations over a work surface to build large, high quality, high precision objects.
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公开(公告)号:US20190143587A1
公开(公告)日:2019-05-16
申请号:US15811196
申请日:2017-11-13
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Justin MAMRAK , MacKenzie Ryan REDDING , Mark Kevin MEYER
IPC: B29C64/223 , B29C64/268 , B29C64/147
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and apparatuses for additive manufacturing using foil-based build materials. Such methods and apparatuses eliminate several drawbacks of conventional powder-based methods, including powder handling, recoater jams, and health risks. In addition, the present disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for compensation of in-process warping of build plates and foil-based build materials, in-process monitoring, and closed loop control.
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公开(公告)号:US20190143443A1
公开(公告)日:2019-05-16
申请号:US15811283
申请日:2017-11-13
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Justin MAMRAK , MacKenzie Ryan REDDING , Mark Kevin MEYER
IPC: B23K15/00 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y70/00 , B23K15/08 , B23K26/082 , B23K26/14 , B23K26/342
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and apparatuses for additive manufacturing using foil-based build materials. Such methods and apparatuses eliminate several drawbacks of conventional powder-based methods, including powder handling, recoater jams, and health risks. In addition, the present disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for compensation of in-process warping of build plates and foil-based build materials, in-process monitoring, and closed loop control.
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公开(公告)号:US20180333777A1
公开(公告)日:2018-11-22
申请号:US15599154
申请日:2017-05-18
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Emily BAUTISTA , MacKenzie Ryan REDDING
CPC classification number: B22F3/093 , B22F3/03 , B22F2998/10 , B30B11/022 , B33Y40/00 , B33Y70/00
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to powder packing for additive manufacturing (AM) methods and systems. Conventional powder packing methods have focused on leveling the bulk powder cone in the powder reservoir. Moreover, such methods may be manual and non-standardized, and they result in operator fatigue and potentially product inconsistencies. Powder packing according to the present disclosure improves standardization and reduces turnaround time, with the potential to lower the cost of AM.
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公开(公告)号:US20180250742A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-06
申请号:US15451043
申请日:2017-03-06
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Justin MAMRAK , MacKenzie Ryan REDDING
Abstract: A scanning technique for the additive manufacturing of an object. The method comprises the irradiation a portion of a given layer of powder to form a fused region using an energy source. When forming an object layer by layer, the irradiation follows a first irradiation pattern at least partially bounded by a stripe region. When forming the first fused region using a first irradiation pattern a first series of solidification lines are formed, at angle other than 90° with respect to a substantially linear stripe region boundary. A series of second solidification lines are formed that intersecting the end of the first solidification line at a first angle other than 0° and 180° with respect to the first solidification line. A third series of solidification lines are formed that are substantially parallel to a first series of solidification lines and intersect one of the second solidification lines.
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公开(公告)号:US20180221954A1
公开(公告)日:2018-08-09
申请号:US15945082
申请日:2018-04-04
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: MacKenzie Ryan REDDING , Justin MAMRAK , Zachary David FIELDMAN
IPC: B22F3/105 , B29C64/364 , B29C64/268 , B23K15/00 , B23K37/02 , B23K26/08 , B23K26/14 , B23K26/342 , B33Y50/02 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y10/00 , B29C64/153
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to additive manufacturing systems and methods on a large-scale format. One aspect involves a build unit that can be moved around in three dimensions by a positioning system, building separate portions of a large object. The build unit has an energy directing device that directs, e.g., laser or e-beam irradiation onto a powder layer. In the case of laser irradiation, the build volume may have a gasflow device that provides laminar gas flow to a laminar flow zone above the layer of powder. This allows for efficient removal of the smoke, condensates, and other impurities produced by irradiating the powder (the “gas plume”) without excessively disturbing the powder layer. The build unit may also have a recoater that allows it to selectively deposit particular quantities of powder in specific locations over a work surface to build large, high quality, high precision objects.
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