CORNELL UNIVERSITY (20240342989). CONTROLLED MOLTEN METAL DEPOSITION simplified abstract
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CONTROLLED MOLTEN METAL DEPOSITION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
ATIEH Moridi of Ithaca NY (US)
KAUSHALENDRA K. Singh of Ithaca NY (US)
CONTROLLED MOLTEN METAL DEPOSITION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240342989 titled 'CONTROLLED MOLTEN METAL DEPOSITION
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes an additive manufacturing system that uses a pulsed laser beam to eject metallic droplets from a metal sheet feedstock, consolidating parts layer by layer at the microscale.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Additive manufacturing system for microscale production
- Uses metal sheet as feedstock
- Pulsed laser beam for ejection of metallic droplets
- Layer-by-layer consolidation of parts
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical for producing complex metal parts with high precision at the microscale.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for high-precision manufacturing at the microscale using metal feedstock efficiently and effectively.
Benefits:
- High precision in manufacturing
- Efficient use of metal feedstock
- Ability to produce complex parts at the microscale
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in industries requiring high-precision metal parts production, opening up new possibilities for advanced manufacturing processes.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the pulsed laser beam contribute to the efficiency of the additive manufacturing process? 2. What are the specific advantages of using metal sheet as feedstock in this system?
Original Abstract Submitted
an additive manufacturing system includes an apparatus to facilitate production at the microscale using metal sheet as feedstock. this additive manufacturing system uses energy from a pulsed laser beam for ejection of metallic droplets to consolidate a part in a layer-by-layer manner.
