Indian Institute of Science (20240316869). SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING MOLTEN METAL DROPLETS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING MOLTEN METAL DROPLETS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
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Inventor(s)
Hemang Kumar Jayant of Bangalore (IN)
Manish Arora of Bangalore (IN)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING MOLTEN METAL DROPLETS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240316869 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING MOLTEN METAL DROPLETS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
The present disclosure pertains to a system for additive manufacturing, involving a frame, a CNC bed integrated with the frame, and a metal dispensing mechanism for ejecting metal droplets onto the CNC bed. The metal dispensing mechanism can move controllably with respect to the CNC bed to manufacture objects. It includes a first nozzle for dispensing metal droplets, connected to a reservoir holding the metal. A piston in the reservoir pushes molten metal towards the nozzle, with the piston made of thermally insulating material and a transducer facilitating its movement.
- Metal dispensing mechanism for additive manufacturing
- Controllable movement of the metal dispensing mechanism
- First nozzle for dispensing metal droplets onto the CNC bed
- Piston made of thermally insulating material in the reservoir
- Transducer for mechanical jerking of the piston
Potential Applications: - 3D printing of metal objects - Prototyping in manufacturing industries - Customized metal part production
Problems Solved: - Precision control of metal droplet ejection - Efficient additive manufacturing process - Reduced heat loss during metal dispensing
Benefits: - Enhanced accuracy in metal 3D printing - Increased productivity in manufacturing - Cost-effective production of metal components
Commercial Applications: Metal additive manufacturing for aerospace, automotive, and medical industries
Questions about Metal Dispensing Mechanism: 1. How does the metal dispensing mechanism improve additive manufacturing processes? The metal dispensing mechanism enhances precision and efficiency in metal 3D printing by controlling the ejection of metal droplets onto the CNC bed.
2. What are the advantages of using a piston made of thermally insulating material in the reservoir? The thermally insulating piston helps minimize heat loss during the metal dispensing process, ensuring the molten metal remains at the desired temperature for accurate printing.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure relates to a system for additive manufacturing. the system includes a frame, a cnc bed configured with the frame. a metal dispensing mechanism configured to eject metal droplets on the cnc bed. the metal dispensing mechanism is configured to controllably move with respect to the cnc bed for manufacturing the object. the metal dispensing mechanism includes a first nozzle, functionally configured with the cnc bed, for controllably dispensing the metal droplets on the cnc bed, and the nozzle is fluidically configured with a reservoir having the metal. a piston configured with the reservoir, and the piston is configured to push the molten metal from the reservoir such the molten metal is released from the reservoir towards the first nozzle. the piston is made of thermally insulating material, and a transducer configured with the piston to facilitate mechanical jerking of the piston for facilitating the pushing of the molten metal from the reservoir.
