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=NEAR NET SHAPE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Thermwood Corporation|Thermwood Corporation]]


[[Category:Thermwood Corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Kenneth J. Susnjara of Birdseye IN (US)|Kenneth J. Susnjara of Birdseye IN (US)]][[Category:Kenneth J. Susnjara of Birdseye IN (US)]]

[[:Category:Brian S. Smiddy of Newburgh IN (US)|Brian S. Smiddy of Newburgh IN (US)]][[Category:Brian S. Smiddy of Newburgh IN (US)]]

[[:Category:John Fuquay of Boonville IN (US)|John Fuquay of Boonville IN (US)]][[Category:John Fuquay of Boonville IN (US)]]

==NEAR NET SHAPE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240239037 titled 'NEAR NET SHAPE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

The abstract describes an additive manufacturing apparatus with two vertically-extending support legs and a gantry supported on them. The apparatus also includes a work table, a print head, and a trim head supported on the gantry.

* The additive manufacturing apparatus has two vertically-extending support legs.
* A gantry is supported on the first and second support legs.
* A work table is movably supported beneath the gantry.
* A print head is supported on the gantry.
* A trim head is supported on the gantry with the print head.

Potential Applications:
- 3D printing
- Rapid prototyping
- Custom manufacturing

Problems Solved:
- Efficient additive manufacturing process
- Precise printing capabilities
- Versatile trim head functionality

Benefits:
- Increased production speed
- Enhanced printing accuracy
- Diverse manufacturing capabilities

Commercial Applications:
- Manufacturing industries
- Research and development labs
- Prototyping companies

Questions about the technology:
1. How does the trim head work in conjunction with the print head?
2. What materials can be used with this additive manufacturing apparatus?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an additive manufacturing apparatus includes a first vertically-extending support leg, a second vertically-extending support leg, and a gantry supported on the first and second support legs. the additive manufacturing apparatus also includes a work table movably supported beneath the gantry, a print head supported on the gantry, and a trim head supported on the gantry with the print head.



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