Suominen Oyj (20240227283). 3D PRINTED SLEEVE simplified abstract
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3D PRINTED SLEEVE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Charlie Blackwell of St. Paul MN (US)
Justin Boncher of Green Bay WI (US)
Gian Luca Polosa of Varese (IT)
Tero Haaparanta of Nakkila (FI)
Markku Koivisto of Kauniainen (FI)
3D PRINTED SLEEVE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240227283 titled '3D PRINTED SLEEVE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a manufacturing process for equipment used in producing nonwoven fabrics and paper products, specifically focusing on creating a sleeve for an embossing roller using additive manufacturing, such as 3D printing. This method allows for the incorporation of pattern-forming and dewatering details in the sleeve in a single operation, optimizing dewatering properties for the selected pattern.
- Additive manufacturing, specifically 3D printing, is used to create a sleeve for an embossing roller.
- Pattern-forming and dewatering details are integrated into the sleeve in a single operation.
- Dewatering properties can be optimized for the selected pattern, ensuring uniform dewatering tailored for the pattern.
- Stereolithography is preferably used as the technique for creating the sleeve.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in industries that produce nonwoven fabrics and paper products, where pattern formation and dewatering are crucial processes. It can improve the efficiency and quality of embossing rollers used in manufacturing these materials.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of optimizing dewatering properties for specific patterns in nonwoven fabrics and paper products. It streamlines the manufacturing process by integrating pattern-forming and dewatering details in a single operation.
Benefits: The benefits of this technology include enhanced dewatering properties tailored for specific patterns, improved efficiency in manufacturing embossing rollers, and the ability to achieve uniform dewatering in nonwoven fabrics and paper products.
Commercial Applications: "Optimizing Dewatering Properties for Nonwoven Fabrics and Paper Products Using Additive Manufacturing" can find commercial applications in industries that produce nonwoven fabrics, paper products, and embossing rollers. This technology can improve production processes, resulting in higher quality products.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does additive manufacturing, specifically 3D printing, enhance the production of sleeves for embossing rollers? 2. What are the advantages of using stereolithography in creating pattern-forming and dewatering details in the sleeve?
Original Abstract Submitted
the invention relates to a manufacturing process of equipment for use in the production of nonwoven fabrics and paper products. according to the present invention, a sleeve for an embossing roller is produced using additive manufacturing, specifically 3d printing. these technologies permit the preparation of pattern-forming and dewatering details in the sleeve in a single operation. the dewatering properties may thus be optimised for the selected pattern, resulting in uniform dewatering tailored for the pattern. preferably, the technique used is stereolitography.
