Stratasys Ltd. (20240269936). WATER-SOLUBLE SUPPORT MATERIAL FORMULATION USABLE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract
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WATER-SOLUBLE SUPPORT MATERIAL FORMULATION USABLE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Lev Kuno of Tzur-Hadassah (IL)
Jankiel Kimelblat of RaAnana (IL)
WATER-SOLUBLE SUPPORT MATERIAL FORMULATION USABLE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240269936 titled 'WATER-SOLUBLE SUPPORT MATERIAL FORMULATION USABLE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a support material formulation for use in additive manufacturing of three-dimensional objects that is soluble in water when hardened.
- Hydrophilic curable mono-functional material
- Polyol with a molecular weight lower than 1,000 grams/mol
- Polyester material with a molecular weight higher than 400 grams/mol
- Additive manufacturing process using the formulation
- Objects made using the formulation
Key Features and Innovation:
- Soluble support material for additive manufacturing
- Hydrophilic curable mono-functional material
- Specific molecular weight requirements for polyol and polyester materials
Potential Applications:
- Additive manufacturing industry
- Prototyping and rapid manufacturing processes
Problems Solved:
- Difficulty in removing support materials from 3D printed objects
- Limited options for water-soluble support materials
Benefits:
- Easier removal of support materials
- Enhanced efficiency in additive manufacturing processes
Commercial Applications: Water-soluble support material formulation for additive manufacturing in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing.
Prior Art: Prior art related to water-soluble support materials in additive manufacturing processes.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research on improving water-soluble support materials for additive manufacturing.
Questions about Water-Soluble Support Material Formulation: 1. What are the key components of the water-soluble support material formulation? 2. How does the molecular weight of the polyol and polyester materials affect the solubility of the support material?
Original Abstract Submitted
a support material formulation for use in additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object, which, when hardened, is soluble upon immersion in water, is provided. the formulation includes a hydrophilic curable mono-functional material; a polyol (e.g., a branched polyol) having a molecular weight lower than 1,000, or lower than 800 grams/mol; and a polyester material having a molecular weight higher than 400, or higher than 500, grams/mol. additive manufacturing using the disclosed formulation and objects made thereby are also provided.
