Eaton Intelligent Power Limited (20240261861). METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Organization Name
Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
Inventor(s)
Catriona Clarke of Kildare (IE)
Sourav Dutta of Dublin, 15 (IE)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240261861 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Abstract: A method of additive manufacture of a constituent part of an item is described. The method involves specifying characteristics for the part, using a composition determination system to identify a composition of multiple materials that meet the specifications, and then manufacturing the part using an additive manufacturing system based on the identified composition.
- The method involves specifying characteristics for the constituent part of an item.
- A composition determination system is used to identify a composition of multiple materials that meet the specified characteristics.
- The composition determination system is trained using a database of known materials.
- The constituent part of the item is then manufactured using an additive manufacturing system based on the identified composition.
- The method can be used to manufacture items with multiple constituent parts, each manufactured using this process.
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of complex items with specific characteristics. - Customized production of parts for various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare.
Problems Solved: - Ensures that manufactured parts meet specified characteristics. - Enables the use of heterogeneous materials in additive manufacturing.
Benefits: - Improved accuracy and precision in manufacturing. - Cost-effective production of customized parts. - Enhanced performance of items due to tailored compositions.
Commercial Applications: Title: Additive Manufacturing System for Customized Parts This technology can be utilized in industries requiring precise and customized parts, such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing. It offers a cost-effective solution for producing complex items with specific characteristics, leading to improved efficiency and performance in various applications.
Questions about Additive Manufacturing System for Customized Parts: 1. How does the composition determination system identify suitable materials for manufacturing parts? The composition determination system uses a database of known materials to predict compositions that comply with specified characteristics, ensuring the quality of the manufactured parts.
2. What are the potential benefits of using heterogeneous materials in additive manufacturing? Using heterogeneous materials allows for the creation of parts with tailored compositions, leading to enhanced performance and functionality in various applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method of additive manufacture of a constituent part of an item is described. the method comprises the following steps. a specification of characteristics is provided for the constituent part. a composition determination system is then used to identify a composition comprising a plurality of component materials predicted to comply with the specification of characteristics. the composition determination system is a system trained using a database of known materials. the constituent part of the item is then manufactured according to the composition identified by the composition determination system using an additive manufacturing system. items may be manufactured with a plurality of constituent parts each manufactured this way. a method of establishing a computer-implemented composition determination system for manufacture of items and a control system for additive manufacture of an item using heterogeneous materials by an additive manufacturing system are also described.
