View source for SAFRAN REOSC (20240286194). METHOD FOR FABRICATING A MIRROR BY 3D PRINTING simplified abstract

=METHOD FOR FABRICATING A MIRROR BY 3D PRINTING=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:SAFRAN REOSC|SAFRAN REOSC]]


[[Category:SAFRAN REOSC]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Jacques Rodolfo of Saint Pierre Du Perray (FR)|Jacques Rodolfo of Saint Pierre Du Perray (FR)]][[Category:Jacques Rodolfo of Saint Pierre Du Perray (FR)]]

==METHOD FOR FABRICATING A MIRROR BY 3D PRINTING - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240286194 titled 'METHOD FOR FABRICATING A MIRROR BY 3D PRINTING

The method described in the abstract involves fabricating mirrors using 3D printing technology on a mold placed on a 3D printer tray.

* The mirrors are constructed by depositing fused polymer filament loaded with ceramic powder on the mold in consecutive layers.
* The deposition process starts with the optical surface of the mirror on the free surface of the mold.
* After printing, the mirror and mold are disassembled, the ceramic powder is debound, and then the powder is sintered to solidify the mirror.

Potential Applications:
- Manufacturing of custom-designed mirrors for various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and optics.
- Rapid prototyping of mirror designs for research and development purposes.

Problems Solved:
- Expensive and time-consuming traditional mirror manufacturing processes.
- Limited flexibility in mirror design customization.

Benefits:
- Cost-effective production of mirrors.
- Faster turnaround time for mirror fabrication.
- Enhanced design flexibility for unique mirror shapes and sizes.

Commercial Applications:
- Custom mirror production for automotive rearview mirrors.
- Prototype mirror development for telescope and camera applications.

Prior Art:
Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on 3D printing of mirrors and ceramic materials.

Frequently Updated Research:
Stay updated on advancements in 3D printing technology for mirror fabrication and new materials for mirror production.

Questions about Mirror Fabrication using 3D Printing:
1. How does the use of ceramic powder in the filament affect the properties of the final mirror?
   - The ceramic powder enhances the strength and durability of the mirror, making it suitable for various applications.
2. What are the limitations of 3D printing technology for mirror fabrication?
   - Some limitations include surface finish quality and the size of mirrors that can be produced using current 3D printing technology.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

a method for fabricating mirrors includes a step of constructing the mirrors by 3d printing on a mold arranged on a tray of a 3d printer, using fused filament fabrication (fff) printing technology. the mold has a free surface matching an optical surface of a mirror to be fabricated. the method includes depositing, in consecutive layers on the mold, a fused polymer filament loaded with a powder of a ceramics. the deposition starts with the optical surface of the mirror on the free surface of the mold. the method further includes a step of disassembling the mirror and the mold; a step of debinding the ceramic powder; and a step of sintering the ceramic powder in order to solidify the mirror.



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