The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy (20240342961). POLYMER MOLDING OF UNDERSEA CABLES AND CONNECTION USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract

POLYMER MOLDING OF UNDERSEA CABLES AND CONNECTION USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Organization Name

The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy

Inventor(s)

Matthew Johnson of Springville IN (US)

Joshua M. Jeffers of Loogootee IN (US)

William Riggins of Bloomington IN (US)

POLYMER MOLDING OF UNDERSEA CABLES AND CONNECTION USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240342961 titled 'POLYMER MOLDING OF UNDERSEA CABLES AND CONNECTION USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

The abstract describes a method of polymer molding of cables and connections, such as undersea cables, using additive manufacturing. Design requirements for cables/connections are used to produce a 3D model of a mold, which is then 3D printed using UV-cured resin. The mold is checked for form, fit, and function data before cables/connections are molded by injecting polyurethane into the mold.

• Polymer molding method for cables and connections using additive manufacturing
• Design requirements used to create a 3D model of a mold
• Mold printed using UV-cured resin on a high-resolution 3D printer
• Cables/connections molded by injecting polyurethane into the mold
• Significant time and cost savings compared to traditional steel and aluminum mold manufacturing

Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of undersea cables and connections - Custom cable and connection molding for specific applications - Rapid prototyping of cable and connection designs

Problems Solved: - Costly and time-consuming traditional mold manufacturing processes - Limited flexibility in design changes for cables and connections - Lack of efficient methods for small-scale production of custom cables/connections

Benefits: - Faster production of custom cables and connections - Cost-effective manufacturing process - Improved design flexibility and customization options

Commercial Applications: - Cable and connection manufacturing industry - Custom cable and connection design services - Additive manufacturing companies serving the telecommunications sector

Questions about Polymer Molding of Cables and Connections: 1. How does additive manufacturing improve the efficiency of cable and connection molding? 2. What are the key advantages of using polyurethane for molding cables and connections?

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing research on new materials for additive manufacturing in cable and connection molding - Studies on the impact of 3D printing technology on the telecommunications industry

Original Abstract Submitted

provided is a method of polymer molding of cables and connections, such as undersea cables and connections using additive manufacturing. design requirements for cables/connections, including form, fit, and function data is provided. the requirements are used to produce a three-dimensional model of a mold, which is converted into a file format that allows for three-dimensional printing and computer-aided manufacturing. a mold is printed utilizing a uv cured resin on a high resolution three-dimensional printer. the mold is then checked to ensure it meets form, fit, and function data. finally, an cable/connection is molded by mixing polyurethane, injecting it into the mold, and baking. the disclosed method provides significant time and cost savings when compared to prior art steel and aluminum mold manufacturing.