公开(公告)号：US20120231225A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13419669

申请日：2012-03-14

Applicant: James K. Mikulak ,  Carl R. Deckard ,  Robert L. Zinniel

Inventor： James K. Mikulak ,  Carl R. Deckard ,  Robert L. Zinniel

IPC: B32B3/00 ,  D01F8/04 ,  B29C47/06

CPC classification number: B29C64/188 ,  B29C47/0014 ,  B29C47/0019 ,  B29C47/0064 ,  B29C47/025 ,  B29C47/04 ,  B29C47/065 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C2947/92704 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  D01F8/04 ,  D01F8/12 ,  Y10T428/23 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/2929

Abstract: A consumable filament for use in an extrusion-based additive manufacturing system, where the consumable filament comprises a core portion of a first thermoplastic material, and a shell portion of a second thermoplastic material that is compositionally different from the first thermoplastic material, where the consumable filament is configured to be melted and extruded to form roads of a plurality of solidified layers of a three-dimensional object, and where the roads at least partially retain cross-sectional profiles corresponding to the core portion and the shell portion of the consumable filament.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于挤出的添加剂制造系统的消耗性长丝，其中所述消耗性长丝包括第一热塑性材料的芯部分和与所述第一热塑性材料成分不同的第二热塑性材料的壳部分，其中所述消耗品 灯丝被构造成熔化和挤出以形成三维物体的多个固化层的道路，并且其中道路至少部分地保持对应于可消耗长丝的芯部分和壳部分的横截面轮廓。

公开(公告)号：US5382308A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-17

申请号：US215265

申请日：1994-03-21

Applicant: David L. Bourell ,  Harris L. Marcus ,  Joel W. Barlow ,  Joseph J. Beaman ,  Carl R. Deckard

Inventor： David L. Bourell ,  Harris L. Marcus ,  Joel W. Barlow ,  Joseph J. Beaman ,  Carl R. Deckard

IPC: B05C19/00 ,  B22F3/00 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B29C35/04 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C67/00 ,  C04B35/622 ,  C04B35/64 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  G05B19/41 ,  B27N3/00 ,  B23K9/00 ,  B32B31/00

CPC classification number: B05C19/008 ,  B22F3/004 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C67/0077 ,  C04B35/622 ,  C04B35/64 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  G05B19/41 ,  B05C19/00 ,  B22F2003/1052 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  B29C35/045 ,  G05B2219/49013 ,  G05B2219/49018 ,  Y02P10/295

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively sintering a layer of powder to produce a part comprising a plurality of sintered layers. The apparatus includes a computer controlling a laser to direct the laser energy onto the powder to produce a sintered mass. The computer either determines or is programmed with the boundaries of the desired cross-sectional regions of the part. For each cross-section, the aim of the laser beam is scanned over a layer of powder and the beam is switched on to sinter only the powder within the boundaries of the cross-section. Powder is applied and successive layers sintered until a completed part is formed. Preferably, the powder comprises a plurality of materials having different dissociation or bonding temperatures. The powder preferably comprises blended or coated materials.

公开(公告)号：US5155324A

公开(公告)日：1992-10-13

申请号：US611025

申请日：1990-11-09

Applicant: Carl R. Deckard ,  Joseph J. Beaman ,  James F. Darrah

Inventor： Carl R. Deckard ,  Joseph J. Beaman ,  James F. Darrah

IPC: B05C19/00 ,  B22F3/00 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B29C35/04 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C67/00 ,  C04B35/64 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  G05B19/4099 ,  G05B19/41

CPC classification number: G05B19/4099 ,  B05C19/008 ,  B22F3/004 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B23K26/0821 ,  B23K26/32 ,  B23K26/324 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C67/0077 ,  C04B35/64 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  G05B19/41 ,  B05C19/00 ,  B22F2003/1052 ,  B22F2003/1056 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  B23K2203/30 ,  B23K2203/50 ,  B23K2203/52 ,  B29C35/045 ,  G05B2219/49013 ,  G05B2219/49018 ,  Y02P10/295

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing parts by selective laser sintering are disclosed. The disclosed method selectively sinters a first layer of heat-fusible powder by directing a laser beam so that it scans the first layer in a first direction to sinter a first cross-section of the part. A second layer of the heat-fusible powder is then disposed over the first layer, and the next cross-section of the part is selectively sintered by the laser being scanned in a different direction from the first direction, for example in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. The cross-scanning resulting from scanning in different directions provides parts with structural strength which is not dependent upon orientation, with more uniform surfaces and textures, and with reduced distortion. In addition, each of the layers may have its outlined traced prior to the scanning, to further define the edges of the cross-section.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过选择性激光烧结制造零件的装置和方法。 所公开的方法通过引导激光束选择性地烧结第一层热熔粉末，使得其沿第一方向扫描第一层以烧结该部件的第一横截面。 然后将第二层热熔粉末设置在第一层上，并且通过在与第一方向不同的方向扫描的激光器，例如沿垂直于第一层的方向，沿着与第一方向不同的方向来扫描部件的下一个横截面 第一个方向。 由不同方向的扫描产生的交叉扫描提供的部件具有不依赖于取向的结构强度，具有更均匀的表面和纹理以及减小的变形。 此外，每个层可以在扫描之前描绘其轮廓，以进一步限定横截面的边缘。

公开(公告)号：US5076869A

公开(公告)日：1991-12-31

申请号：US559338

申请日：1990-07-30

Applicant: David L. Bourell ,  Harris L. Marcus ,  Joel W. Barlow ,  Joseph J. Beaman ,  Carl R. Deckard

Inventor： David L. Bourell ,  Harris L. Marcus ,  Joel W. Barlow ,  Joseph J. Beaman ,  Carl R. Deckard

IPC: B05C19/00 ,  B22F3/00 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B29C35/04 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C67/00 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  G05B19/41

CPC classification number: G05B19/41 ,  B05C19/008 ,  B22F3/004 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B23K35/0244 ,  B23K35/3613 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C67/0077 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  B05C19/00 ,  B22F2003/1052 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  B29C35/045 ,  G05B2219/49013 ,  G05B2219/49018 ,  Y02P10/295 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively sintering a layer of powder to produce a part comprising a plurality of sintered layers. The apparatus includes a computer controlling a laser to direct the laser energy onto the powder to produce a sintered mass. The computer either determines or is programmed with the boundaries of the desired cross-sectional regions of the part. For each cross-section, the aim of the laser beam is scanned over a layer of powder and the beam is switched onto sinter only the powder within the boundaries of the cross-section. Powder is applied and successive layers sintered until a completed part is formed. Preferably, the powder comprises a plurality of materials having different dissociation or bonding temperatures. The powder preferably comprises blended or coated materials.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择性地烧结一层粉末以产生包括多个烧结层的部分的方法和装置。 该装置包括控制激光以将激光能量引导到粉末上以产生烧结块的计算机。 计算机确定或编程了该部分所需横截面区域的边界。 对于每个横截面，激光束的目的是在一层粉末上扫描，并且将光束切换到烧结仅在横截面边界内的粉末。 施加粉末并连续层烧结直到形成完整的部分。 优选地，粉末包含具有不同解离或结合温度的多种材料。 粉末优选包含混合或涂覆的材料。

公开(公告)号：US4944817A

公开(公告)日：1990-07-31

申请号：US402694

申请日：1989-09-05

Applicant: David L. Bourell ,  Harris L. Marcus ,  Joel W. Barlow ,  Joseph J. Beaman ,  Carl R. Deckard

Inventor： David L. Bourell ,  Harris L. Marcus ,  Joel W. Barlow ,  Joseph J. Beaman ,  Carl R. Deckard

IPC: B05C19/00 ,  B22F3/00 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B29C35/04 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C67/00 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  G05B19/41

CPC classification number: G05B19/41 ,  B05C19/008 ,  B22F3/004 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C67/0077 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  B05C19/00 ,  B22F2003/1052 ,  B22F2003/1056 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  B29C35/045 ,  G05B2219/49013 ,  G05B2219/49018 ,  Y02P10/295

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively sintering a layer of powder to produce a part comprising a plurality of sintered layers. The apparatus includes a computer controlling a laser to direct the laser energy onto the powder to produce a sintered mass. The computer either determines or is programmed with the boundaries of the desired cross-sectional regions of the part. For each cross-section, the aim of the laser beam is scanned over a layer of powder and the beam is switched on to sinter only the powder within the boundaries of the cross-section. Powder is applied and successive layers sintered until a completed part is formed. Preferably, the powder comprises a plurality of materials having different dissociation or bonding temperatures. The powder preferably comprises blended or coated materials.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择性地烧结一层粉末以产生包括多个烧结层的部分的方法和装置。 该装置包括控制激光以将激光能量引导到粉末上以产生烧结块的计算机。 计算机确定或编程了该部分所需横截面区域的边界。 对于每个横截面，激光束的目的是在一层粉末上扫描，并且光束被接通以仅在横截面的边界内烧结粉末。 施加粉末并连续层烧结直到形成完整的部分。 优选地，粉末包含具有不同解离或结合温度的多种材料。 粉末优选包含混合或涂覆的材料。

公开(公告)号：US4937420A

公开(公告)日：1990-06-26

申请号：US105316

申请日：1987-10-05

Applicant: Carl R. Deckard

Inventor： Carl R. Deckard

IPC: B22F3/02 ,  B05C19/00 ,  B22F3/00 ,  B22F3/035 ,  B22F3/10 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B22F7/04 ,  B23K26/00 ,  B23K26/04 ,  B23K26/06 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B28B1/00 ,  B28B11/06 ,  B29C35/04 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B29C67/04 ,  C04B33/32 ,  C04B35/64 ,  C22C1/02 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  G05B19/4099 ,  G05B19/41

CPC classification number: G05B19/41 ,  B05C19/00 ,  B05C19/008 ,  B22F3/004 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B22F2003/1052 ,  B22F2003/1056 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  B23K26/0624 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B29C35/045 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  G05B19/4099 ,  G05B2219/49013 ,  G05B2219/49018 ,  Y02P10/295 ,  B22F3/26

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively sintering a layer of powder to produce a part comprising a plurality of sintered layers. The apparatus includes a computer controlling a laser to direct the laser energy onto the powder to produce a sintered mass. The computer either determines or is programmed with the boundaries of the desired cross-sectional regions of the part. For each cross-section, the aim of the laser beam is scanned over a layer of powder and the beam is switched on to sinter only the powder within the boundaries of the cross-section. Powder is applied and successive layers sintered until a completed part is formed. Preferably, the powder dispensing mechanism includes a drum which is moved horizontally across the target area and counter-rotated to smooth and distribute the powder in an even layer across the target area. A downdraft system provides controlled temperature air flow through the target area to moderate powder temperature during sintering.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择性地烧结一层粉末以产生包括多个烧结层的部分的方法和装置。 该装置包括控制激光以将激光能量引导到粉末上以产生烧结块的计算机。 计算机确定或编程了该部分所需横截面区域的边界。 对于每个横截面，激光束的目的是在一层粉末上扫描，并且光束被接通以仅烧结在横截面的边界内的粉末。 施加粉末并连续层烧结直到形成完整的部分。 优选地，粉末分配机构包括滚筒，水平移动穿过目标区域并反向旋转以平滑并将粉末分布在目标区域上。 下降系统在烧结过程中提供通过目标区域的受控温度空气流动以适度的粉末温度。

公开(公告)号：US08801990B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US13233280

申请日：2011-09-15

Applicant: James K. Mikulak ,  Carl R. Deckard

Inventor： James K. Mikulak ,  Carl R. Deckard

IPC: B29C41/02 ,  B29C47/00 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B29C47/02

CPC classification number: B29C67/0055 ,  B29C47/0014 ,  B29C47/025 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/2929

Abstract: A consumable filament for use in an extrusion-based additive manufacturing system, where the consumable filament comprises a first portion of a first semi-crystalline polymeric material, and a second portion of a second semi-crystalline polymeric material, and where the second semi-crystalline polymeric material has a crystallization temperature that is greater than a crystallization temperature of the first semi-crystalline polymeric material.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于挤出的添加剂制造系统的消耗性长丝，其中所述消耗性长丝包括第一半结晶聚合物材料的第一部分和第二半结晶聚合物材料的第二部分， 结晶聚合物材料的结晶温度大于第一半结晶聚合物材料的结晶温度。

公开(公告)号：US5296062A

公开(公告)日：1994-03-22

申请号：US951349

申请日：1992-09-25

Applicant: David L. Bourell ,  Harris L. Marcus ,  Joel W. Barlow ,  Joseph L. Beaman ,  Carl R. Deckard

Inventor： David L. Bourell ,  Harris L. Marcus ,  Joel W. Barlow ,  Joseph L. Beaman ,  Carl R. Deckard

IPC: B05C19/00 ,  B22F3/00 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B29C35/04 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C67/00 ,  C04B35/622 ,  C04B35/64 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  G05B19/41 ,  B27N3/00 ,  B23K9/00 ,  B32B31/00

CPC classification number: B05C19/008 ,  B22F3/004 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B29C41/12 ,  B29C41/46 ,  B29C67/0077 ,  C04B35/622 ,  C04B35/64 ,  C23C24/08 ,  C23C24/10 ,  C23C26/02 ,  G05B19/41 ,  B05C19/00 ,  B22F2003/1052 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  B29C35/045 ,  G05B2219/49013 ,  G05B2219/49018 ,  Y02P10/295

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively sintering a layer of powder to produce a part comprising a plurality of sintered layers. The apparatus includes a computer controlling a laser to direct the laser energy onto the powder to produce a sintered mass. The computer either determines or is programmed with the boundaries of the desired cross-sectional regions of the part. For each cross-section, the aim of the laser beam is scanned over a layer of powder and the beam is switched on to sinter only the powder within the boundaries of the cross-section. Powder is applied and successive layers sintered until a completed part is formed. Preferably, the powder comprises a plurality of materials having different dissociation or bonding temperatures. The powder preferably comprises blended or coated materials.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择性地烧结一层粉末以产生包括多个烧结层的部分的方法和装置。 该装置包括控制激光以将激光能量引导到粉末上以产生烧结块的计算机。 计算机确定或编程了该部分所需横截面区域的边界。 对于每个横截面，激光束的目的是在一层粉末上扫描，并且光束被接通以仅在横截面的边界内烧结粉末。 施加粉末并连续层烧结直到形成完整的部分。 优选地，粉末包含具有不同解离或结合温度的多种材料。 粉末优选包含混合或涂覆的材料。

公开(公告)号：US5053090A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-01

申请号：US547857

申请日：1990-07-02

Applicant: Joseph J. Beaman ,  Carl R. Deckard

Inventor： Joseph J. Beaman ,  Carl R. Deckard

IPC: B22F3/00 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B29C67/00

CPC classification number: B29C67/0077 ,  B22F3/004 ,  B22F3/1055 ,  B23K26/34 ,  G05B2219/49013 ,  G05B2219/49018 ,  Y02P10/295

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively sintering a layer of powder to produce a part comprising a plurality of sintered layers. The apparatus includes a computer controlling a laser to direct the laser energy onto the powder to produce a sintered mass. The computer either determines or is programmed with the boundaries of the desired cross-sectional regions of the part. For each cross-section, the aim of the laser beam is scanned over a layer of powder and the beam is switched on to sinter only the powder within the boundaries of the cross-section. Powder is applied and successive layers sintered until a completed part is formed. Preferably, the powder is deposited to the target area of the laser and attains high bulk density during sintering.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择性地烧结一层粉末以产生包括多个烧结层的部分的方法和装置。 该装置包括控制激光以将激光能量引导到粉末上以产生烧结块的计算机。 计算机确定或编程了该部分所需横截面区域的边界。 对于每个横截面，激光束的目的是在一层粉末上扫描，并且光束被接通以仅在横截面的边界内烧结粉末。 施加粉末并连续层烧结直到形成完整的部分。 优选地，粉末沉积到激光的靶区域，并且在烧结期间获得高堆积密度。

公开(公告)号：US08920697B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13419669

申请日：2012-03-14

Applicant: James K. Mikulak ,  Carl R. Deckard ,  Robert L. Zinniel

Inventor： James K. Mikulak ,  Carl R. Deckard ,  Robert L. Zinniel

IPC: B29C33/52 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B29C47/02 ,  B29C47/04 ,  D01F8/04 ,  B29C47/00 ,  B29C47/06 ,  B32B3/26 ,  D01F8/12 ,  B29C47/92

CPC classification number: B29C64/188 ,  B29C47/0014 ,  B29C47/0019 ,  B29C47/0064 ,  B29C47/025 ,  B29C47/04 ,  B29C47/065 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C2947/92704 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  D01F8/04 ,  D01F8/12 ,  Y10T428/23 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/2929

Abstract: A consumable filament for use in an extrusion-based additive manufacturing system, where the consumable filament comprises a core portion of a first thermoplastic material, and a shell portion of a second thermoplastic material that is compositionally different from the first thermoplastic material, where the consumable filament is configured to be melted and extruded to form roads of a plurality of solidified layers of a three-dimensional object, and where the roads at least partially retain cross-sectional profiles corresponding to the core portion and the shell portion of the consumable filament.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于挤出的添加剂制造系统的消耗性长丝，其中所述消耗性长丝包括第一热塑性材料的芯部分和与所述第一热塑性材料成分不同的第二热塑性材料的壳部分，其中所述消耗品 灯丝被构造成熔化和挤出以形成三维物体的多个固化层的道路，并且其中道路至少部分地保持对应于可消耗长丝的芯部分和壳部分的横截面轮廓。