Patent classifications
B29C64/364
METHODS FOR WETTING FILTRATION MEDIA UTILIZED IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
A method for wetting volatile material positioned on a filter from an additive manufacturing process includes passing a passivation fluid to an interior space of a filtration system including an outer housing, a filtration medium, detecting an amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space with a volume detection device, determining whether the amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space is less than a configurable threshold, in response to determining that the amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space is less than the configurable threshold, continuing to pass the passivation fluid to the interior space, and in response to determining that the amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space is not less than the configurable threshold, stopping the passing of passivation fluid to the interior space.
METHODS FOR WETTING FILTRATION MEDIA UTILIZED IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
A method for wetting volatile material positioned on a filter from an additive manufacturing process includes passing a passivation fluid to an interior space of a filtration system including an outer housing, a filtration medium, detecting an amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space with a volume detection device, determining whether the amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space is less than a configurable threshold, in response to determining that the amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space is less than the configurable threshold, continuing to pass the passivation fluid to the interior space, and in response to determining that the amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space is not less than the configurable threshold, stopping the passing of passivation fluid to the interior space.
Print head for a 3D printer
The invention relates to a print head (10) for a 3D printer (1), comprising a feed section (11) having a feeder (12) for a starting material (21) that is variable in the viscosity thereof; a plasticizing zone (14) having a heater (15) and an outlet opening (16) for the liquid phase (22) of the starting material (21); and a conveying device (30) for conveying the starting material (21) from the feed section (11) to the plasticizing zone (14), wherein the conveying device (30) comprises a piston (31) that can be inserted into the feed section (11). The invention is characterized in that the piston (31) has a first piston portion (5) facing the plasticizing zone (14) and having a guide surface (9), through which the piston (31) is guided in a bore (7) of the print head (10).
Print head for a 3D printer
The invention relates to a print head (10) for a 3D printer (1), comprising a feed section (11) having a feeder (12) for a starting material (21) that is variable in the viscosity thereof; a plasticizing zone (14) having a heater (15) and an outlet opening (16) for the liquid phase (22) of the starting material (21); and a conveying device (30) for conveying the starting material (21) from the feed section (11) to the plasticizing zone (14), wherein the conveying device (30) comprises a piston (31) that can be inserted into the feed section (11). The invention is characterized in that the piston (31) has a first piston portion (5) facing the plasticizing zone (14) and having a guide surface (9), through which the piston (31) is guided in a bore (7) of the print head (10).
Vibration isolation device for an additive manufacturing machine
An additive manufacturing machine (900) includes a build unit (904) that is supported by an overhead gantry (918). The build unit (904) includes a powder dispenser (906) including a vibration mechanism (922) and a scan unit (908) including a powder fusing device (910) for fusing or binding portions of a layer of additive powder. A vibration isolation device (932), such as a passive rubber damper (940) or an active vibration canceling mechanism (960), is positioned between the powder dispenser (906) and the scan unit (908) to prevent vibrations in the powder dispenser (906) from causing operational issues with the scan unit (908) and inaccuracies in the additive manufacturing process.
Vibration isolation device for an additive manufacturing machine
An additive manufacturing machine (900) includes a build unit (904) that is supported by an overhead gantry (918). The build unit (904) includes a powder dispenser (906) including a vibration mechanism (922) and a scan unit (908) including a powder fusing device (910) for fusing or binding portions of a layer of additive powder. A vibration isolation device (932), such as a passive rubber damper (940) or an active vibration canceling mechanism (960), is positioned between the powder dispenser (906) and the scan unit (908) to prevent vibrations in the powder dispenser (906) from causing operational issues with the scan unit (908) and inaccuracies in the additive manufacturing process.
Humidity compensating activator control for additive manufacturing
Systems and method for additive manufacturing with humidity compensation are provided. A first reservoir for activator, a second reservoir for binder, and a third reservoir for build material to be deposited within a build box by way of one or more deposit devices are provided. A controller receives data indicating ambient humidity level from a humidity sensor and commands a control device associated with the first reservoir to adjust an amount of activator removed from the first reservoir based on the ambient humidity level.
Fluid supply system for a 3D printer
The present invention relates to a fluid supply system for a 3D printer including a fluid pressure generating device for generating a pressurized fluid flow and with a fluid heating device for heating the fluid flow, wherein the 3D printer has at least one construction chamber which is delimited by a construction chamber with respect to the surroundings of the 3D printer and is sealed in a fluid-tight manner, wherein the fluid pressure generating device, the fluid heating device and the construction chamber housing are in fluid connect ion, whereby the fluid flow can flow through the construction chamber, and wherein the fluid pressure generating device, the fluid heating device and the construction chamber housing define a closed fluid circuit for the fluid flow which is heated by the fluid heating device before entry into the construction chamber.
Device for producing skin care pack using hydrogel, and control method thereof
A device for producing a skin care pack using hydrogel and a control method of the device are disclosed. The device includes a housing which is provided with a door for selectively opening and closing a work space for forming a skin care pack, and which maintains a forming temperature required for producing the skin care pack; a platform having a base supported on a floor plate of the work space of the housing; a former including one or more nozzle modules which are provided to be movable in the work space, and each of which includes a pump for receiving a heated hydrogel and then discharging it onto the platform through a nozzle, and includes a cooling device for cooling a pump motor of the pump; and a control unit for controlling the discharge of the hydrogel from the nozzle modules.
Device for producing skin care pack using hydrogel, and control method thereof
A device for producing a skin care pack using hydrogel and a control method of the device are disclosed. The device includes a housing which is provided with a door for selectively opening and closing a work space for forming a skin care pack, and which maintains a forming temperature required for producing the skin care pack; a platform having a base supported on a floor plate of the work space of the housing; a former including one or more nozzle modules which are provided to be movable in the work space, and each of which includes a pump for receiving a heated hydrogel and then discharging it onto the platform through a nozzle, and includes a cooling device for cooling a pump motor of the pump; and a control unit for controlling the discharge of the hydrogel from the nozzle modules.