General Electric Company (20240351107). METHODS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PARTS WITH INTEGRATED SACRIFICIAL SUPPORTS simplified abstract
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METHODS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PARTS WITH INTEGRATED SACRIFICIAL SUPPORTS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Elliot C. Dilger of Ferdinand IN (US)
Jacob W. Brown of Columbus IN (US)
Taren Dehart of Columbus IN (US)
METHODS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PARTS WITH INTEGRATED SACRIFICIAL SUPPORTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240351107 titled 'METHODS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PARTS WITH INTEGRATED SACRIFICIAL SUPPORTS
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a method for additive manufacturing of metal or ceramic parts using sacrificial supports to facilitate the process.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Forming a green metal or ceramic body with sacrificial supports on at least one surface.
- Heating the green body to remove a binder, creating a brown body.
- Sintering the brown body to form the final metal or ceramic part.
- Positioning sacrificial supports to support the brown body during sintering.
- Removing the sacrificial supports after sintering.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical for manufacturing complex metal or ceramic parts with intricate geometries.
Problems Solved: This method addresses the challenges of producing intricate metal or ceramic parts with additive manufacturing techniques by using sacrificial supports to maintain the shape and structure during the process.
Benefits: The use of sacrificial supports in additive manufacturing can improve the quality and accuracy of the final metal or ceramic parts, enabling the production of complex components that were previously difficult to manufacture.
Commercial Applications: "Additive Manufacturing Method Using Sacrificial Supports for Metal and Ceramic Parts" can revolutionize the production of high-precision components in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, leading to more efficient manufacturing processes and superior product quality.
Prior Art: Readers interested in exploring prior art related to this technology can start by researching additive manufacturing methods, sacrificial supports in 3D printing, and sintering techniques for metal and ceramic materials.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in additive manufacturing, sacrificial support materials, and sintering technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of metal and ceramic part production.
Questions about Additive Manufacturing Using Sacrificial Supports: 1. How does the use of sacrificial supports improve the additive manufacturing process for metal and ceramic parts? 2. What are the potential limitations or challenges associated with using sacrificial supports in additive manufacturing?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for additive manufacturing a metal or ceramic part including forming a green metal or ceramic body having sacrificial supports present on at least one surface of the green body and placing the green body into a heating chamber such that the sacrificial supports support the green body. the green body is heated to remove a binder, forming a brown body. the brown body is sintered forming a metal or ceramic part, and the sacrificial supports are positioned to support the brown body during sintering. the sacrificial supports are then removed from the metal or ceramic part.
