Selective deposition modeling method and apparatus for forming three-dimensional objects and supports

A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented...

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Main Authors BEDAL BRYAN J. L, MEROT CHRISTIAN M, LOCKARD MICHAEL S, ALMQUIST THOMAS A, LEYDEN RICHARD N, SMALLEY DENNIS R, EARL JOCELYN M, THAYER JEFFREY S, KEREKES THOMAS A, FEDCHENKO RICHARD P, THAT DINH TON, PANG THOMAS H, HULL CHARLES W
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LanguageEnglish
Published 18.07.2006
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AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDEDFOR
SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS
TRANSPORTING
WORKING OF PLASTICS
WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE, IN GENERAL
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Summary:A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20030724370