Thermwood Corporation (20240239037). NEAR NET SHAPE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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NEAR NET SHAPE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

Organization Name

Thermwood Corporation

Inventor(s)

Kenneth J. Susnjara of Birdseye IN (US)

Brian S. Smiddy of Newburgh IN (US)

John Fuquay of Boonville IN (US)

NEAR NET SHAPE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240239037 titled 'NEAR NET SHAPE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

The abstract describes an additive manufacturing apparatus with two vertically-extending support legs and a gantry supported on them. The apparatus also includes a work table, a print head, and a trim head supported on the gantry.

  • The additive manufacturing apparatus has two vertically-extending support legs.
  • A gantry is supported on the first and second support legs.
  • A work table is movably supported beneath the gantry.
  • A print head is supported on the gantry.
  • A trim head is supported on the gantry with the print head.

Potential Applications: - 3D printing - Rapid prototyping - Custom manufacturing

Problems Solved: - Efficient additive manufacturing process - Precise printing capabilities - Versatile trim head functionality

Benefits: - Increased production speed - Enhanced printing accuracy - Diverse manufacturing capabilities

Commercial Applications: - Manufacturing industries - Research and development labs - Prototyping companies

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the trim head work in conjunction with the print head? 2. What materials can be used with this additive manufacturing apparatus?


Original Abstract Submitted

an additive manufacturing apparatus includes a first vertically-extending support leg, a second vertically-extending support leg, and a gantry supported on the first and second support legs. the additive manufacturing apparatus also includes a work table movably supported beneath the gantry, a print head supported on the gantry, and a trim head supported on the gantry with the print head.

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