Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (20240261900). ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD simplified abstract
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240261900 titled 'ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD
The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that analyzes an image of a molten pool on a workpiece and calculates the center position and width of the pool to adjust machining parameters in an additive manufacturing apparatus.
- Image analysis unit acquires image of molten pool and machining point progress direction
- Molten pool information calculation unit determines center position and width of molten pool
- Control unit in additive manufacturing apparatus adjusts parameters based on molten pool width
- Machining point correction unit corrects position based on center position of molten pool
Potential Applications: - Additive manufacturing processes - Quality control in manufacturing - Precision machining applications
Problems Solved: - Ensures accurate positioning of molten pool in additive manufacturing - Improves overall quality and consistency of manufactured parts
Benefits: - Enhanced precision in additive manufacturing - Increased efficiency in machining processes - Reduction in material waste and rework
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Control System for Additive Manufacturing Processes" This technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing to improve the quality and efficiency of production processes.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the image analysis unit acquire information on the molten pool? 2. What are the specific parameters adjusted by the control unit in the additive manufacturing apparatus?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in the field of additive manufacturing focuses on optimizing process parameters for improved part quality and production efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
an information processing apparatus includes: an image analysis unit that acquires an image of a molten pool formed on a workpiece and information on a progress direction of a machining point on the workpiece, and obtains an end point of the molten pool; and a molten pool information calculation unit that calculates a center position and a width of the molten pool using position information on the end point. an additive manufacturing apparatus includes: a control unit that adjusts a machining parameter of the additive manufacturing apparatus using a calculation result of the width of the molten pool; and a machining point correction unit that corrects a position of the machining point using a calculation result of the center position of the molten pool such that the molten pool having a center position matching a program command position that is based on a machining program is formed.
