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)
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- 1 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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- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 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
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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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Inventor(s)
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.