Selective deposition modeling method and apparatus for forming three-dimensional objects and supports

This invention relates to techniques for forming three-dimensional (3D) objects and supporting those objects during formation; more particularly, it relates to techniques for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (RP&M) Systems; and most particularly to building and supporting methods and a...

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Hauptverfasser:	Leyden, Richard N, Thayer, Jeffrey S, Bedal, Bryan J. L, Almquist, Thomas A, Hull, Charles W, Earl, Jocelyn M, Kerekes, Thomas A, Smalley, Dennis R, Merot, Christian M, Fedchenko, Richard P, Lockard, Michael S, Pang, Thomas H, That, Dinh Ton
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
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Zusammenfassung:	This invention relates to techniques for forming three-dimensional (3D) objects and supporting those objects during formation; more particularly, it relates to techniques for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (RP&M) Systems; and most particularly to building and supporting methods and apparatus for use in a Thermal Stereolithography (TSL) system, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) system, or other Selective Deposition Modeling (SDM) system. A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.