Concept Laser GmbH (20240262040). BUILD PLANE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS simplified abstract
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BUILD PLANE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Fabian Zeulner of Lichtenfels (DE)
Rachel Wyn Levine of West Chester OH (US)
MacKenzie Ryan Redding of Mason OH (US)
BUILD PLANE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240262040 titled 'BUILD PLANE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS
The patent application describes an additive manufacturing machine with an energy beam system that remains fixed relative to a reference plane, allowing precise positioning of the build plane. The energy beam system includes an irradiation device to generate and direct the energy beam onto the build plane, while a position measurement system determines the build plane's position.
- Energy beam system remains fixed relative to a reference plane for accurate positioning.
- Irradiation device generates and directs energy beam onto the build plane.
- Position measurement system determines the build plane's position.
- Position measurement assembly includes sensors and mounting brackets to attach them to the energy beam system.
- Build plane's position is determined with the energy beam system fixed relative to the reference plane.
Potential Applications: - Additive manufacturing processes requiring precise positioning. - Prototyping and production of complex geometries. - Aerospace and automotive industries for lightweight and high-performance components.
Problems Solved: - Ensures accurate positioning of the build plane during additive manufacturing. - Improves the overall quality and consistency of manufactured parts.
Benefits: - Enhanced precision in additive manufacturing processes. - Reduction in errors and waste during production. - Increased efficiency and quality of manufactured components.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Precision Additive Manufacturing Machine for High-Quality Components" This technology can be used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical for producing complex and high-performance parts with exceptional precision and quality.
Questions about Precision Additive Manufacturing Machine: 1. How does the fixed position of the energy beam system improve additive manufacturing processes? The fixed position of the energy beam system ensures consistent and accurate positioning of the build plane, leading to higher quality and precision in manufactured components.
2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of using this technology in additive manufacturing? Using this technology can reduce errors and waste during production, leading to cost savings in material and labor expenses.
Original Abstract Submitted
an additive manufacturing machine includes an energy beam system situated in a fixed position relative to a reference plane coinciding with an expected location of a build plane, an energy beam system with an irradiation device configured to generate an energy beam and to direct the energy beam upon the build plane, and a position measurement system configured to determine a position of the build plane. a position measurement assembly includes one or more position sensors, and one or more mounting brackets configured to attach the one or more position sensors to an energy beam system of an additive manufacturing machine. the position measurement assembly is configured to determine a position of a build plane with the energy beam system situated in a fixed position relative to a reference plane coinciding with an expected location of the build plane.
