GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (20240227022). APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MANAGE TEMPERATURE AND STRESS IN A PART DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract
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APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MANAGE TEMPERATURE AND STRESS IN A PART DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
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Donald M. Corsmeier of Cincinnati OH (US)
APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MANAGE TEMPERATURE AND STRESS IN A PART DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240227022 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MANAGE TEMPERATURE AND STRESS IN A PART DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
The abstract describes a method of additively manufacturing a workpiece by depositing and melting a material on a build plate using an additive manufacturing apparatus, followed by heating the deposited material with an oven to form a layer.
- Depositing and melting material on a build plate using a deposition head
- Heating the deposited material with an oven after deposition
- Oven includes a furnace body and movable oven lid
- Oven encloses a heated build chamber for the workpiece
- Innovative method combining additive manufacturing and post-processing heating
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of complex geometries - Prototyping and rapid production - Customized and on-demand manufacturing
Problems Solved: - Improved control over material properties - Enhanced structural integrity of workpieces - Reduction in post-processing steps
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in manufacturing - Cost-effective production of customized parts - Enhanced quality and performance of workpieces
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Additive Manufacturing with Post-Processing Heating" This technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical for the production of high-quality, complex parts with improved properties.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on additive manufacturing methods, post-processing techniques, and the integration of heating processes in manufacturing.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in additive manufacturing technologies, material science, and automation in manufacturing processes.
Questions about Advanced Additive Manufacturing with Post-Processing Heating: 1. How does the integration of post-processing heating improve the quality of additively manufactured parts? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with this innovative manufacturing method?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method of additively manufacturing a workpiece may include depositing and melting a material on a build plate by translating a deposition head of an additive manufacturing apparatus over the build plate to form a layer of deposited material; and heating the deposited material with an oven after the layer is deposited on the build plate, wherein the oven comprises a furnace body and an oven lid movable with the deposition head and disposable on the furnace body to enclose a heated build chamber of the oven.
