18604038. THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING METHOD AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING APPARATUS simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING METHOD AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING APPARATUS
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Manabu Watanabe of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Akihiko Tsunoya of OKAYA-SHI (JP)
THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING METHOD AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18604038 titled 'THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING METHOD AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING APPARATUS
The patent application describes a three-dimensional shaping method involving the use of a powder containing a plant-derived fiber material, a liquid containing a binder and an infrared absorber, and a heating process.
- Powder layer formed with plant-derived fiber material
- Dispensing liquid containing binder and infrared absorber onto powder layer
- Heating the powder layer to a predetermined temperature
- Heating temperature lower than binder's boiling point and higher than its melting point
- Second liquid with lower content of infrared absorber than the first liquid
Potential Applications: - Additive manufacturing - Biodegradable packaging materials - Sustainable construction materials
Problems Solved: - Enhancing the structural integrity of plant-derived fiber materials - Improving the efficiency of three-dimensional shaping processes
Benefits: - Environmentally friendly production methods - Increased strength and durability of plant-derived fiber materials - Versatile applications in various industries
Commercial Applications: - 3D printing industry - Packaging industry - Construction industry
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of plant-derived fiber materials impact the sustainability of the shaping process? 2. What are the potential limitations of using infrared absorbers in the liquid for shaping plant-derived fiber materials?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on optimizing the heating process for different types of plant-derived fiber materials.
Original Abstract Submitted
A three-dimensional shaping method includes a shaping step including: a first step of supplying a powder containing a plant-derived fiber material to form a powder layer; a second step of dispensing at least one of a first liquid or a second liquid to at least a part of the powder layer, the first liquid containing both a binder and an infrared absorber, the second liquid containing at least the binder among the binder and the infrared absorber; and a third step of heating the powder layer to which a liquid is dispensed in the second step at a predetermined heating temperature. The heating temperature is lower than a boiling point of the binder and higher than a melting point of the binder. A content of the infrared absorber in the second liquid is lower than a content of the infrared absorber in the first liquid.
