Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (20240269749). ADAPTIVE MANUFACTURING USING A CT SCAN AND AN ADAPTIVE MANUFACTURING TOOLPATH simplified abstract
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ADAPTIVE MANUFACTURING USING A CT SCAN AND AN ADAPTIVE MANUFACTURING TOOLPATH
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Kevin M. Tracy of Wichita Falls TX (US)
Charles Trent Daulton of Burkburnett TX (US)
ADAPTIVE MANUFACTURING USING A CT SCAN AND AN ADAPTIVE MANUFACTURING TOOLPATH - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240269749 titled 'ADAPTIVE MANUFACTURING USING A CT SCAN AND AN ADAPTIVE MANUFACTURING TOOLPATH
The abstract describes a method of manufacturing a component using computed tomography scanning, additive manufacturing, and machining processes.
- Scanning a component using computed tomography to obtain scanned data.
- Developing additive manufacturing data based on the scanned data compared to reference data.
- Depositing powder using an additive manufacturing device to create a first object.
- Melting the powder with the additive manufacturing device.
- Determining predicted characteristics of the first object based on the additive manufacturing data.
- Comparing the predicted characteristics to the reference data to generate machining data.
- Machining the first object using the machining data.
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing complex components with high precision. - Rapid prototyping in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical.
Problems Solved: - Achieving accurate and reliable manufacturing processes. - Reducing the time and cost associated with traditional machining methods.
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in component manufacturing. - Enhanced quality control through detailed scanning and comparison processes.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Component Manufacturing Technology This technology can be used in industries requiring high-precision components, such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing. It can streamline production processes and improve overall product quality.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve the accuracy of component manufacturing? 2. What are the advantages of using computed tomography scanning in the manufacturing process?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method of manufacturing a component includes scanning a component using computed tomography to provide scanned data. additive manufacturing data is developed using the scanned data compared to reference data. depositing powder using an additive manufacturing device based upon the additive manufacturing data to provide a first object the additive manufacturing device melting the powder. determining predicted characteristics of the first object based upon the additive manufacturing data. the predicted characteristics of the first object are compared to the reference data to provide machining data. machining the first object using the machining data then occurs. a system for manufacturing a component is also disclosed.
