ANDRITZ INC. (20240316641). 3D METAL PARTIAL PRINTING OF REFINER SEGMENTS simplified abstract
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3D METAL PARTIAL PRINTING OF REFINER SEGMENTS
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Yves Raymond of Milton PA (US)
3D METAL PARTIAL PRINTING OF REFINER SEGMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240316641 titled '3D METAL PARTIAL PRINTING OF REFINER SEGMENTS
The method described in the abstract involves additive machining of a refiner plate segment with a feature pattern. This process includes fabricating the segment with a partial feature pattern from a first material, performing optical scanning to identify feature positions, generating code for 3D printing a second material at specified locations, and then performing the 3D printing.
- Fabricating the refiner plate segment with a partial feature pattern
- Performing optical scanning to identify feature positions
- Generating code for 3D printing a second material at specified locations
- Performing 3D printing of the second material at the specified locations
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of refiner plate segments with intricate feature patterns - Additive machining processes in industrial settings - Customized production of components with specific designs
Problems Solved: - Efficiently adding features to a refiner plate segment - Enhancing the manufacturing process with automation - Improving the accuracy of feature placement in machining
Benefits: - Increased precision in feature placement - Streamlined manufacturing process - Customization options for unique designs
Commercial Applications: Title: Additive Machining Process for Refiner Plate Segments This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Paper manufacturing - Metalworking - Automotive production
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of additive manufacturing processes for industrial components to explore similar methods and innovations.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in additive manufacturing technologies and applications for industrial components.
Questions about Additive Machining of Refiner Plate Segments: 1. How does the optical scanning process contribute to the additive machining of refiner plate segments? 2. What are the advantages of using 3D printing for adding features to industrial components?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for additive machining of a refiner plate segment having a feature pattern includes: fabricating the refiner plate segment with a partial feature pattern from a first material: performing optical scanning of the refiner plate segment to identify positions of features in the partial feature pattern: automatically generating first code for performing three-dimensional (3d) printing of a second material at first specified locations in the partial feature pattern from data obtained from the optical scanning; and performing 3d printing of the second material at the specified locations.
