A method of manufacturing a part with a plurality of cut segments (14,15,16) includes receiving a sheet of material (12) with a machining apparatus (11) and removing material during one or more first passes with the machining apparatus to form a plurality of segments in the sheet of material. The method also includes forming a tab (13) by removing material during the one or more first passes with the machining apparatus for forming the segments, the tab connecting two segments within the sheet of material to each other and removing material with the machining apparatus to form joints on the segments.
B23P 15/00 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe
B32B 37/18 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches toutes les couches existant et présentant une cohésion avant la stratification impliquant uniquement l'assemblage de feuilles ou de panneaux individualisés
B23P 17/00 - Opérations d'usinage non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un autre groupe de la présente sous-classe
B29C 64/147 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des matériaux stratifiés, p. ex. fabrication d’objets stratifiés ou matériau stratifié prédécoupé selon les sections en coupe de l’objet en 3D
B23P 15/24 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe de matrices
B23C 3/00 - Fraisage de pièces particulièresOpérations de fraisage spécialesMachines à cet effet
B29C 33/38 - Moules ou noyauxLeurs détails ou accessoires caractérisés par la matière ou le procédé de fabrication
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPORT STRUCTURES IN CUT PARTS
A method of manufacturing a part includes removing material with a cutting machine (11) to form a plurality of segments (13A-13D, 14A-14D, 15A-15D), at least two of the segments including an anchoring structure, connecting two or more segments to form a first layer, and connecting two or more additional segments to form a second layer. The method also includes connecting the first layer to the second layer and connecting a support structure directly to two of the anchoring structures.
B29C 64/147 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des matériaux stratifiés, p. ex. fabrication d’objets stratifiés ou matériau stratifié prédécoupé selon les sections en coupe de l’objet en 3D
An additive manufacturing method includes receiving an electronic representation of a part with a control system, determining a plurality of layers for the electronic representation of the part, and separating one or more of the layers associated with the electronic representation of the part into a plurality of segments. The additive manufacturing method further includes adding a joint structure to two or more of the segments and generating instructions for controlling a machining apparatus based on the electronic representation of the part, the layers, the segments, and the joint structure.
B29C 64/147 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des matériaux stratifiés, p. ex. fabrication d’objets stratifiés ou matériau stratifié prédécoupé selon les sections en coupe de l’objet en 3D
B32B 15/01 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal toutes les couches étant composées exclusivement de métal
B22F 12/82 - Combinaisons d’appareils ou de dispositifs pour la fabrication additive avec d’autres appareils ou dispositifs de traitement ou de fabrication
B33Y 50/00 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
B32B 37/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons
G05B 19/4097 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'utilisation de données de conception pour commander des machines à commande numérique [CN], p. ex. conception et fabrication assistées par ordinateur CFAO
G05B 19/4099 - Usinage de surface ou de courbe, fabrication d'objets en trois dimensions 3D, p. ex. fabrication assistée par ordinateur
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING BOAT MOLDS BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
An additive manufacturing method includes providing material to an extruder (61) of an additive manufacturing apparatus, heating the material to form a flowable material, and depositing a first layer of the flowable material from a nozzle (51) of the additive manufacturing apparatus to form part of a hull portion (81) of a plug for a marine article. The method also includes depositing a second layer of the flowable material from the nozzle (51) of the additive manufacturing apparatus to form part of a deck portion (82) of the plug for the marine article.
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
B29C 33/38 - Moules ou noyauxLeurs détails ou accessoires caractérisés par la matière ou le procédé de fabrication
An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a first vertically- extending support leg (85), a second vertically-extending support leg (86), and a gantry (26) supported on the first and second support legs (85, 86). The additive manufacturing apparatus also includes a work table (27) movably supported beneath the gantry (26), a print head (43) supported on the gantry (26), and a trim head (90 supported on the gantry (26) with the print head (43).
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
B29C 64/188 - Procédés de fabrication additive impliquant des opérations supplémentaires effectuées sur les couches ajoutées, p. ex. lissage, meulage ou contrôle d’épaisseur
A system for additive manufacturing (1) includes a nozzle (51) configured to translate along a first axis, a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a third axis orthogonal to the first and second axes, wherein the nozzle (51) is operably coupled to: an extruder (60) having an outlet and including a screw (63) disposed within a barrel (64), and a pump (66) having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is coupled to the extruder (60), and the outlet is in fluid communication with the nozzle (51). The system also includes a controller configured to adjust a speed of the pump (66) with respect to a speed of the screw (63) to apply a target pressure at the outlet of the extruder (60)
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
An additive manufacturing system may include a carrier, a set of rails coupled to the carrier, and a transition housing movably attached to the set of rails. The additive manufacturing system may include an extruder having an extruder barrel coupled to the transition housing, and a melt pump fixedly attached to the carrier. The melt pump may be in fluid communication with the extruder barrel. Additionally, the additive manufacturing system may include a nozzle in fluid communication with the melt pump, and a roller rotatable about the nozzle.
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRINTING COMPONENTS USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
A method of forming a part using additive manufacturing may include receiving, at a computer numeric controlled (CNC) machine, a computer aided design (CAD) model of the part. The method may further include dividing the CAD model into plurality of sections. The method may further include slicing each of the plurality of sections into a plurality of layers. Each section may include a distinct set of print parameters. The method may further include depositing a flowable material onto a worktable according the set of print parameters for each section of the of the plurality of sections to manufacture the part.
G06F 17/17 - Évaluation de fonctions par des procédés d'approximation, p. ex. par interpolation ou extrapolation, par lissage ou par le procédé des moindres carrés
G06T 17/00 - Modélisation tridimensionnelle [3D] pour infographie
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
An additive manufacturing system may include an extruder. The extruder may include a barrel having a bore. Additionally, the extruder may include an extruder screw at least partially received within the bore of the barrel. The additive manufacturing system also may include a gear pump fluidly coupled to the bore of the barrel. The extruder screw may extend at least partially into the gear pump.
A method for thermal compensation during an additive manufacturing process. In some aspects, the method may include receiving, at a CNC machine, information relating to a material used in the additive manufacturing process, wherein the received information includes at least a Coefficient for Thermal Expansion (CTE) for the material. The method may further include modifying a distance of travel for a first pre-programmed tool path based on at least the Coefficient for Thermal Expansion (CTE).
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B29C 64/106 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux
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IMPROVED COMPRESSION ROLLER DESIGN AND METHOD FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
An additive manufacturing system (1) may include a nozzle (51) having an inlet for receiving a flowable material (53) and an outlet for depositing the flowable material. The system also may include an applicator head (43) surrounding at least a portion of the nozzle. Additionally, a roller (59) may be mounted on the applicator head and rotatable about an axle (73). A coolant circuit may extend through at least a portion of the applicator head and through a lumen of the axle.
B29C 64/106 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux
An exemplary additive manufacturing system may include an extruder (61) having an opening dimensioned to receive a material. The extruder also may have a barrel (42) and a screw (80) within the barrel. The screw may have a diameter ranging between about 20 mm and about 150 mm and the barrel extends along a longitudinal axis. The system may include one or more heaters (41) positioned along at least a portion of the barrel. As the material passes through the barrel, the one or more heaters may at least partially melt the material. The system may further include a gear pump (74) in fluid communication with the barrel for receiving the at least partially melted material. Additionally, the system may include a nozzle (51) in fluid communication with the gear pump for depositing the at least partially melted material. The system also may include a vertical worktable (37).
B29C 64/106 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRINTING LARGE THERMOPLASTIC PARTS DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Embodiments of the present disclosure are drawn to additive manufacturing apparatus and methods. An exemplary additive manufacturing system may include an extruder (61), the extruder having an opening (40) dimensioned to receive a material. The apparatus may also include an extruder output in fluid communication with the extruder, wherein the extruder output extends away from the extruder along a longitudinal axis. One or more heaters (41) positioned along at least a portion of the extruder output may also be included, and, as the material passes through the extruder output, the one or more heaters may at least partially melt the material. The system may also include a gear pump (74) in fluid communication with the extruder output for receiving the at least partially melted material, and a nozzle (51) in fluid communication with the gear pump for depositing the at least partially melted material.
B29C 64/106 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
Additive manufacturing system, which may include a nozzle (51) having an inlet for receiving a flowable material (53) and an outlet for depositing the flowable material (53). An applicator head (43) may surround at least a portion of a proximal region of the nozzle (51). The applicator head (43) may include a housing (46), a cooling inlet for receiving a coolant into the housing (46), a cooling outlet configured to allow the coolant to exit the housing (46), and an air inlet. A roller (59) may be mounted on the applicator head (43) to one side of the outlet of the nozzle (51). The roller (59) may include an air outlet, wherein a flow path connects the air inlet and the air outlet so that air enters the air inlet and exits the air outlet. The roller (59) may also include a plurality of holes (70) located on an external surface of the roller (59).
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COMPENSATING FOR THERMAL EXPANSION DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Embodiments of the present disclosure are drawn to additive manufacturing apparatus and methods. An exemplary additive manufacturing method may include forming a part using additive manufacturing. The method may also include bringing the part to a first temperature, measuring the part along at least three axes at the first temperature, bringing the part to a second temperature, different than the first temperature, and measuring the part along the at least three axes at the second temperature. The method may further include comparing the size of the part at the first and second temperatures to calculate a coefficient of thermal expansion, generating a tool path that compensates for the coefficient of thermal expansion, bringing the part to the first temperature, and trimming the part while the part is at the first temperature using the tool path.
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B33Y 50/02 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
Embodiments of the present disclosure are drawn to additive manufacturing apparatus and methods. An exemplary apparatus for fabricating components via additive manufacturing may include a programmable CNC machine. The CNC machine may comprise a first worktable extending in a first plane and a second worktable extending in a second plane, wherein the second plane is oriented at an angle relative to the first plane. At least one conveyor belt may be operably coupled to the first worktable. A printing gantry may be displaceable along a first axis of the CNC machine. The CNC machine may also comprise an applicator having a nozzle configured to deposit material on the second worktable.
B29C 64/106 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux
An additive manufacturing method for delivering a flowable material from a nozzle of a programmable computer numeric control (CNC) machine, the nozzle being configured to translate along a first axis, a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a third axis orthogonal to the first and second axes. In one embodiment, the method includes actuating an extruder to form a flowable material, delivering the flowable material to a pump, sensing a pressure of the flowable material, and adjusting at least one of a speed of the extruder and a speed of the pump based on at least one of the sensed pressure and a rate of translation of the nozzle along one or more of the first, second, and third axes.
B29C 64/124 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective
B29C 64/386 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
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METHOD OF FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL DECORATIVE ITEMS
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods for fabricating components, for example, 3D decorative items. In an embodiment, a method including positioning a spoil board on a worktable of a computer numeric control (CNC) machine; operating the CNC machine in a first mode to create an outline in the spoil board; positioning a first workpiece on the spoil board and over at least a portion of the outline; and operating the CNC machine in a second mode to cut into a portion of the first workpiece.
B23Q 3/00 - Dispositifs permettant de maintenir, supporter ou positionner les pièces ou les outils, ces dispositifs pouvant normalement être démontés de la machine
B25B 11/00 - Porte-pièces ou dispositifs de mise en position non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. porte-pièces magnétiques, porte-pièces utilisant le vide
B23Q 16/00 - Équipement non prévu ailleurs pour mettre en position de façon précise l'outil ou la pièce à travailler
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METHODS OF SECURING AN INITIAL LAYER DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL
In one embodiment, an additive manufacturing method including the steps of positioning a removable surface on a worktable; applying an adhesive material to the removable surface; depositing a plurality of pellets into the adhesive material, wherein at least a portion of each pellet of the plurality of pellets remains exposed; depositing a first plurality of layers of a flowable material on at least some of the plurality of pellets; and depositing a second plurality of layers of the flowable material on the first plurality of layers.
An additive manufacturing method for fabricating a component having a surface substantially free of imperfections may include providing a mold (62) having a configuration corresponding to the component, and depositing a material on at least one surface of the mold to fabricate the component having the surface substantially free of imperfections.
A machine and method of forming an article generally comprising extruding a molten bead of thermoplastic material along x, y and z axes in forming an article consisting of a strata of such material, and passing a roller over each applied portion of such molten bead to compress such bead portion, enhancing the fusion of engaging plies of such extruded material.
A CNC machine for additive manufacturing including a worktable (21) displaceable along a y-axis, a gantry (24) disposed along an x-axis, either fixed or displaceable along the y-axis, a carriage (27) on such gantry displaceable along the x-axis and including a thermoplastic material extrusion conduit, a tool carrier (31) mounted on such carriage displaceable along a z-axis, a dispersion conduit mounted on such tool carrier accommodating an applicator (70), means mounted on such applicator for extruding a molten bead of a thermoplastic material (71, 72), a flexible hose (60) interconnecting such molten material forming means and such applicator, a plurality of servomotors (41, 46, 66) for linearly or rotationally displacing such components along or about such axes and a computer for controlling such component displacements.
B29C 67/00 - Techniques de façonnage non couvertes par les groupes , ou
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
B29C 47/00 - Moulage par extrusion, c. à d. en exprimant la matière à mouler dans une matrice ou une filière qui lui donne la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet (moulage par extrusion-soufflage B29C 49/04)
B25J 9/02 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée caractérisés par le mouvement des bras, p. ex. du type à coordonnées cartésiennes
B25J 19/00 - Accessoires adaptés aux manipulateurs, p. ex. pour contrôler, pour observerDispositifs de sécurité combinés avec les manipulateurs ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en association avec ces manipulateurs
B23Q 5/02 - Entraînement des principaux organes de travail
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MACHINE FOR FORMING THERMOPLASTIC ARTICLES AND DEVICE UTILIZED IN THE PRODUCTION THEREOF
An assembly mountable on a machine including a gantry displaceable along a y axis, a tool carrier mounted on such gantry displaceable along a z-axis, a tool holder mounted on such tool carrier displaceable about a z-axis, a tool support shaft provided with an axis disposed in an x-y plane journalled in such tool holder and displaceable about the axis thereof, a dispersion conduit mounted on such shaft, perpendicular to such shaft axis, means on such dispenser conduit for ejection a molten beam of thermoplastic material and a flexible hose with a first end supported on such carrier forming a rotary with such extension conduit, and a second end communicating with an inlet of such dispenser conduit.
B29C 47/00 - Moulage par extrusion, c. à d. en exprimant la matière à mouler dans une matrice ou une filière qui lui donne la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet (moulage par extrusion-soufflage B29C 49/04)
B29C 67/00 - Techniques de façonnage non couvertes par les groupes , ou
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
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