17985094. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REUSING POWDER IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract (General Electric Company)
Contents
- 1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REUSING POWDER IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REUSING POWDER IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REUSING POWDER IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Lacey Lynn Schwab of Greenville SC (US)
Marina Yeon-Jeung Karr of Greenville SC (US)
Srikanth Chandrudu Kottilingam of Greenville SC (US)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REUSING POWDER IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17985094 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REUSING POWDER IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a system that includes a Powder Reuse System (PRS) which is able to receive inputs for building machine components in a sintering system. The PRS can retrieve a model for reusing sintering powder and determine the time during which surplus unsintered powder can be reused to build a second machine component.
- The system includes a Powder Reuse System (PRS) that can receive inputs for building machine components in a sintering system.
- The PRS is able to retrieve a model for reusing sintering powder.
- The PRS can determine the time during which surplus unsintered powder can be reused to build a second machine component.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in additive manufacturing processes where sintering powders are used, allowing for more efficient use of materials and reducing waste.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of waste in additive manufacturing processes by enabling the reuse of surplus unsintered powder for building additional machine components.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include reducing material waste, improving efficiency in additive manufacturing processes, and potentially lowering production costs.
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application of this technology could be in industries that rely on additive manufacturing for producing machine components, such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be systems or methods for recycling or reusing materials in additive manufacturing processes, although specific examples related to reusing sintering powders may be limited.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system ensure the quality and integrity of the reused sintering powder for building second machine components?
The system may include quality control measures or processes to ensure that the reused sintering powder meets the necessary standards for building machine components.
What are the environmental implications of reusing sintering powder in additive manufacturing processes?
The environmental impact of reusing sintering powder could be a key consideration, including factors such as energy consumption, emissions, and overall sustainability of the manufacturing process.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system includes a powder reuse system (PRS) executable via a processor and configured to receive one or more inputs for a build of a first machine component in a sintering system. The PRS is further configured to retrieve a model configured to model a reuse of a sintering powder, and to derive a time during which a surplus unsintered powder left after printing the machine component via the sintering system using the sintering powder may be reused to build a second machine component by applying the one or more inputs to the model.
