General Electric Company (20240342801). SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATING SURFACE DEFECTS IN AN ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED COMPONENT simplified abstract
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATING SURFACE DEFECTS IN AN ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED COMPONENT
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Inventor(s)
Thomas Charles Adcock of Glenville NY (US)
Brian Scott Mccarthy of Clifton Park NY (US)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATING SURFACE DEFECTS IN AN ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED COMPONENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240342801 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATING SURFACE DEFECTS IN AN ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED COMPONENT
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for manufacturing solid components using an additive manufacturing system that takes into account misalignment vectors to improve the quality of the final product.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Determining a misalignment vector field with multiple misalignment vectors.
- Identifying potential stitching positions where the solid component aligns with the misalignment vectors.
- Generating first and second hatching paths, as well as stitching regions.
- Directing laser beams along the hatching paths to consolidate different portions of the solid component.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical where high-quality solid components are required.
Problems Solved: This method addresses the issue of misalignment in additive manufacturing processes, leading to improved accuracy and quality of the final product.
Benefits:
- Enhanced precision and accuracy in manufacturing solid components.
- Reduction in defects and misalignments.
- Increased efficiency in additive manufacturing processes.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be used in industries that require precise and high-quality solid components, potentially leading to cost savings and improved product performance.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on additive manufacturing methods that address misalignment issues to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in additive manufacturing techniques and technologies that aim to further improve the quality and efficiency of solid component production.
Questions about Additive Manufacturing with Misalignment Vectors: 1. How does the method in the patent application differ from traditional additive manufacturing processes? 2. What are the potential implications of using misalignment vectors in additive manufacturing for the future of the industry?
Original Abstract Submitted
an additive manufacturing system and a method for manufacturing a solid component with the additive manufacturing system is provided. the method includes determining a misalignment vector field having a plurality of misalignment vectors. the method further includes identifying one or more potential stitching positions where the solid component is generally tangent to one or more misalignment vectors. the method further includes generating a plurality of first hatching paths, a plurality of second hatching paths, and one or more stitching regions. the method further includes selectively directing the first laser beam across a powder bed along the plurality of first hatching paths to consolidate a first portion of the solid component. the method further includes selectively directing the second laser beam across the powder bed along the plurality of second hatching paths to consolidate a second portion of the solid component.
