Thermwood Corporation (20240342982). APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING MATERIAL DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING MATERIAL DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
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Inventor(s)
Kenneth J. Susnjara of Birdseye IN (US)
Brian S. Smiddy of Newburgh IN (US)
Jonathan L. Fuquay of Boonville IN (US)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING MATERIAL DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240342982 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING MATERIAL DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
The abstract describes an additive manufacturing apparatus with an extruder, a work surface, an applicator assembly, a nozzle, and an actuator. The apparatus is designed to deposit material on the work surface at an acute angle to the plane defined by the surface.
- The apparatus includes an extruder for material input.
- A work surface is provided for receiving material layers.
- An applicator assembly with a nozzle deposits material on the work surface.
- An actuator displaces the work surface at an acute angle to the material plane.
Potential Applications: - 3D printing - Prototyping - Custom manufacturing
Problems Solved: - Precise material deposition - Controlled layering - Efficient additive manufacturing process
Benefits: - Enhanced precision - Increased efficiency - Customizable manufacturing options
Commercial Applications: - Industrial manufacturing - Aerospace industry - Medical device production
Questions about Additive Manufacturing Apparatus: 1. How does the acute angle deposition improve the additive manufacturing process?
- The acute angle allows for more precise layering and material deposition.
2. What materials can be used with this additive manufacturing apparatus?
- A variety of materials can be used, depending on the requirements of the specific application.
Original Abstract Submitted
an additive manufacturing apparatus an extruder configured to receive material, a work surface extending so as to define a plane for receiving one or more layers of the material, an applicator assembly secured at a downstream portion of the additive manufacturing apparatus, a nozzle connected to the applicator assembly, the nozzle being configured to receive the material from the extruder and deposit the material on the work surface, and an actuator configured to displace the work surface in a movement direction, wherein the movement direction forms an acute angle with the plane.
