A suppressor for a firearm is disclosed. The suppressor may have a hollow elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The suppressor may also have an expansion chamber disposed within the body. The expansion chamber may extend from adjacent the proximal end to a position between the proximal and distal ends. The suppressor may have a first plurality of vanes disposed in the expansion chamber. The first vanes may be laterally spaced apart from each other along a periphery of the body. The suppressor may further have a second plurality of vanes disposed in the body. The second plurality of vanes may be axially spaced apart from the first vanes. The tips of the first and second plurality of vanes may define a generally cylindrical passageway disposed coaxially with the body.
A suppressor for a firearm is disclosed. The suppressor may have a hollow elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The suppressor may also have an expansion chamber disposed within the body. The expansion chamber may extend from adjacent the proximal end to a position between the proximal and distal ends. The suppressor may have a first plurality of vanes disposed in the expansion chamber. The first vanes may be laterally spaced apart from each other along a periphery of the body. The suppressor may further have a second plurality of vanes disposed in the body. The second plurality of vanes may be axially spaced apart from the first vanes. The tips of the first and second plurality of vanes may define a generally cylindrical passageway disposed coaxially with the body.
A build piece is made from a build plan by an additive metal deposition process, the build plan created from a three dimensional definition of a desired part, the build plan having a first set of dimensions corresponding to the desired part and includes a support structure. The build piece is to a chemical etchant such that the support structure is removed from the build piece and the dimensions of the build piece corresponding to the desired part are reduced to a second set of dimensions.
B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
B23K 37/00 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass
An additive-manufacturing device includes a build chamber and a build platform that is adjustably coupled to the build chamber. A first subplate is detachably coupled to the build platform by the first securing feature. A second subplate is detachably coupled to the build platform by the second securing feature. The additive-manufacturing device is configured to print a first build piece on the first subplate when the first subplate is detachably coupled to the build platform by the first securing feature.
A system is disclosed for use in manufacturing a component. The system may have a build chamber, a stage movable within the build chamber, and a recoater configured to deposit a layer of powdered material on top of the stage. The system may also have an energy source configured to direct a beam onto the layer of powdered material in a pattern corresponding to a shape of the component, and a brace fabricated before manufacturing of the component. The brace may be located adjacent a periphery of the component and extend from the stage toward the recoater.
B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof
B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
A system is disclosed for use in manufacturing a component. The system may have a build chamber, a stage movable within the build chamber, and a recoater configured to deposit a layer of powdered material on top of the stage. The system may also have an energy source configured to direct a beam onto the layer of powdered material in a pattern corresponding to a shape of the component, and a brace fabricated before manufacturing of the component. The brace may be located adjacent a periphery of the component and extend from the stage toward the recoater.
At least one magnetic medium is loaded into a cavity of a build piece. The build piece is created by an additive manufacturing process. The magnetic medium is magnetically moved in the cavity.
G05B 19/4097 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using design data to control NC machines, e.g. CAD/CAM
B24B 1/00 - Processes of grinding or polishingUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such processes
B24B 31/112 - Machines or devices designed for polishing or abrading surfaces on work by means of tumbling apparatus or other apparatus in which the work or the abrasive material is looseAccessories therefor involving other means for tumbling of work using magnetically consolidated grinding powder, moved relatively to the workpiece under the influence of pressure
B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
At least one magnetic medium is loaded into a cavity of a build piece. The build piece is created by an additive manufacturing process. The magnetic medium is magnetically moved in the cavity.
B24B 31/112 - Machines or devices designed for polishing or abrading surfaces on work by means of tumbling apparatus or other apparatus in which the work or the abrasive material is looseAccessories therefor involving other means for tumbling of work using magnetically consolidated grinding powder, moved relatively to the workpiece under the influence of pressure
G05B 19/4097 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using design data to control NC machines, e.g. CAD/CAM
B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING A BUILD PIECE CREATED BY AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
A three dimensional (3D) definition of a build piece, from which a build plan has been derived, is received. The computer system generates, based on the 3D definition, a processing plan that includes a plurality of robotic instructions to successively orient a build piece created by an additive manufacturing process into successive orientations. The computer system outputs the processing plan for use by a robotic controller.
G05B 19/4093 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by part programming, e.g. entry of geometrical information as taken from a technical drawing, combining this with machining and material information to obtain control information, named part programme, for the NC machine
B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
G05B 19/4097 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using design data to control NC machines, e.g. CAD/CAM
B24B 31/112 - Machines or devices designed for polishing or abrading surfaces on work by means of tumbling apparatus or other apparatus in which the work or the abrasive material is looseAccessories therefor involving other means for tumbling of work using magnetically consolidated grinding powder, moved relatively to the workpiece under the influence of pressure
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Method for processing additively manufactured part by robotically moving medium inside part cavity
A three dimensional (3D) definition of a build piece, from which a build plan has been derived, is received. The computer system generates, based on the 3D definition, a processing plan that includes a plurality of robotic instructions to successively orient a build piece created by an additive manufacturing process into successive orientations. The computer system outputs the processing plan for use by a robotic controller.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
G05B 19/4097 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using design data to control NC machines, e.g. CAD/CAM
B25J 9/12 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements electric
G05B 19/4099 - Surface or curve machining, making 3D objects, e.g. desktop manufacturing
B24B 31/112 - Machines or devices designed for polishing or abrading surfaces on work by means of tumbling apparatus or other apparatus in which the work or the abrasive material is looseAccessories therefor involving other means for tumbling of work using magnetically consolidated grinding powder, moved relatively to the workpiece under the influence of pressure
An additive-manufacturing device including a build chamber. The additive-manufacturing device further includes a base adjustably coupled to the build chamber. The additive-manufacturing device further includes a build platform adjustably coupled to the base and configured to travel, relative to the base and perpendicular to the base.
An additive-manufacturing device including a build chamber (104). The additive-manufacturing device further includes a base (100) adjustably coupled to the build chamber (104). The additive- manufacturing device further includes a build platform (102) adjustably coupled to the base (100) and configured to travel, relative to the base and perpendicular to the base.
A build piece is made from a build plan by an additive metal deposition process, the build plan created from a three dimensional definition of a desired part, the build plan having a first set of dimensions corresponding to the desired part and includes a support structure. The build piece is to a chemical etchant such that the support structure is removed from the build piece and the dimensions of the build piece corresponding to the desired part are reduced to a second set of dimensions.
B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
B23K 37/00 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass
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