Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (20240278507). Systems and Methods for Additive Manufacturing to Produce Carbon-Carbon Parts with Improved Properties and Reduced Manufacturing Times simplified abstract

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Systems and Methods for Additive Manufacturing to Produce Carbon-Carbon Parts with Improved Properties and Reduced Manufacturing Times

Organization Name

Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC

Inventor(s)

James Lewicki of Oakland CA (US)

Nicholas Hanson Loey of Livermore CA (US)

Systems and Methods for Additive Manufacturing to Produce Carbon-Carbon Parts with Improved Properties and Reduced Manufacturing Times - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240278507 titled 'Systems and Methods for Additive Manufacturing to Produce Carbon-Carbon Parts with Improved Properties and Reduced Manufacturing Times

The present disclosure pertains to an additive manufacturing (AM) system for creating a part. The system includes a build plate for forming the part and a print nozzle component supported above the build plate. The print nozzle has first and second axially extending passageways. The first passageway allows extrusion of a first resin-infused feedstock material from a first source, while the second passageway enables extrusion of a second resin-infused feedstock material from a second source concurrently or alternately with the first material to form the part. The two resin-infused materials differ in composition.

  • Build plate for forming the part
  • Print nozzle component with first and second axially extending passageways
  • Extrusion of first resin-infused feedstock material from a first source
  • Extrusion of second resin-infused feedstock material from a second source
  • Simultaneous or alternate extrusion of materials to form the part

Potential Applications: - Customized manufacturing - Prototyping - Small-scale production

Problems Solved: - Efficient production of parts with different material compositions - Enhanced design flexibility - Reduced material waste

Benefits: - Increased customization options - Improved production speed - Cost-effective manufacturing process

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Additive Manufacturing System for Customized Parts This technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices for rapid prototyping and small-scale production of customized parts.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system ensure proper extrusion of two different materials simultaneously? 2. What are the advantages of using resin-infused feedstock materials in additive manufacturing processes?


Original Abstract Submitted

the present disclosure relates to an additive manufacturing (am) system for making a part. the system may have a build plate on which to form the part, and a print nozzle component configured to be supported above the build plate. the print nozzle may have a first and second axially extending passageways. the first axially extending passageway enables a first resin-infused feedstock material supplied from a first source of resin-infused feedstock material to be extruded onto the build plate. the second axially extending passageway enables a second resin-infused feedstock material supplied from a second source of resin-infused feedstock material to be extruded onto the build plate concurrently with, or alternately with, extrusion of the first resin-infused feedstock material, to form the part. the first and second resin-infused print feedstock materials differ in composition from one another.

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