18323750. METHODS OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURING A MANUFACTURED COMPONENT, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS THAT PERFORM THE METHODS, AND STORAGE MEDIA THAT DIRECTS ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS TO PERFORM THE METHODS simplified abstract (THE BOEING COMPANY)

METHODS OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURING A MANUFACTURED COMPONENT, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS THAT PERFORM THE METHODS, AND STORAGE MEDIA THAT DIRECTS ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS TO PERFORM THE METHODS

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THE BOEING COMPANY

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Dana A. Henshaw of Seattle WA (US)

Eric M. Chapman of Bonney Lake WA (US)

METHODS OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURING A MANUFACTURED COMPONENT, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS THAT PERFORM THE METHODS, AND STORAGE MEDIA THAT DIRECTS ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS TO PERFORM THE METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18323750 titled 'METHODS OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURING A MANUFACTURED COMPONENT, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS THAT PERFORM THE METHODS, AND STORAGE MEDIA THAT DIRECTS ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS TO PERFORM THE METHODS

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a manufactured component, additive manufacturing systems that perform the methods, and storage media that directs additive manufacturing systems to perform the methods. The methods include supplying a feedstock material along a scan path. The methods also include delivering, to an addition location along the scan path, an amount of energy sufficient to form a melt pool of the feedstock material at the addition location. The methods further include moving the addition location along the scan path to move the melt pool along the scan path and define a consolidated material track from the feedstock material. The delivering the amount of energy includes selectively varying the amount of energy as a function of position along the scan path to increase a uniformity of the consolidated material track and/or to increase a uniformity of a consolidated material layer that is partially defined by the consolidated material track.

• Key Features and Innovation:

- Supplying feedstock material along a scan path - Delivering energy to form a melt pool at an addition location - Moving the addition location to define a consolidated material track - Selectively varying energy to increase uniformity of the material track

Potential Applications: - 3D printing of complex components - Rapid prototyping in manufacturing - Customized production of parts with varying material properties

Problems Solved: - Achieving uniformity in additive manufacturing processes - Enhancing the quality and consistency of manufactured components

Benefits: - Improved precision and accuracy in component manufacturing - Increased efficiency in additive manufacturing processes - Enhanced customization capabilities for unique part production

Commercial Applications: - Advanced manufacturing industries - Aerospace and automotive sectors - Medical device manufacturing companies

Prior Art: - Research on selective laser melting processes - Studies on energy delivery methods in additive manufacturing

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing developments in additive manufacturing technologies - Research on optimizing energy delivery for improved material consolidation

Questions about Additive Manufacturing Methods: 1. How does selectively varying energy improve the uniformity of the consolidated material track? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing these additive manufacturing methods in industrial settings?

Original Abstract Submitted

Methods of manufacturing a manufactured component, additive manufacturing systems that perform the methods, and storage media that directs additive manufacturing systems to perform the methods. The methods include supplying a feedstock material along a scan path. The methods also include delivering, to an addition location along the scan path, an amount of energy sufficient to form a melt pool of the feedstock material at the addition location. The methods further include moving the addition location along the scan path to move the melt pool along the scan path and define a consolidated material track from the feedstock material. The delivering the amount of energy includes selectively varying the amount of energy as a function of position along the scan path to increase a uniformity of the consolidated material track and/or to increase a uniformity of a consolidated material layer that is partially defined by the consolidated material track.