Apparatus and method for building a three-dimensional article
The invention provides an apparatus for building a three-dimensional article in sequential cross-sectional layers, comprising: a powder delivery system comprising one or more reservoirs (1) for delivering a powder and a powder spreading system (2) ; a build chamber (3) comprising an outer wall, an i...
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Format | Patent |
Language | Chinese English |
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05.11.2008
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Summary: | The invention provides an apparatus for building a three-dimensional article in sequential cross-sectional layers, comprising: a powder delivery system comprising one or more reservoirs (1) for delivering a powder and a powder spreading system (2) ; a build chamber (3) comprising an outer wall, an inner wall and a build platform (7) which is movable along the inner wall of the build chamber; and a powder recovery system (11) ; wherein at least 50% of the outer wall of the build chamber is in communication with the powder recovery system. The invention further provides a method building a three-dimensional article wherein use is made of said apparatus. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: CN200680041299 |