An apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, the apparatus comprising: - a process chamber for receiving a bath of powdered material to produce the object; - a support for positioning the object in relation to a surface level of the bath of powdered material; - a solidifying device arranged for emitting a beam of electromagnetic radiation for melting a selective layer-part of the powdered material of the bath of powdered material; - a scanner device arranged for moving the beam of electromagnetic radiation along the surface level of the bath of powdered material; - an emitter unit arranged for emitting further electromagnetic radiation on the surface level of the bath of powdered material or the support; - a detection unit arranged for detecting a position of the further electromagnetic radiation at the surface level of the bath of powdered material or the support via the scanner device or arranged such that an optical path of the further electromagnetic radiation, between the bath of powdered material or the support and the detection unit, bypasses the scanner device for detecting the position of the further electromagnetic radiation. A method of calibrating an apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing.
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40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Industrial printing machines; machine presses and
replacement parts therefor; 3D printers; computer-assisted
machines for making 3D embodiments of computer-generated
designs. Computer apparatus; computers; 3D scanners; printed circuit
boards; heat-regulating apparatus; lasers; software intended
for converting 3D drawings (scans) into a physical object;
printers; computer software for 3D design and development of
industrial products; computer software platforms. Printing materials using a 3D printer; treatment of
materials, including metal, by laser beam for the
manufacturing of models and parts; laser cutting of tissues;
rental of 3D printers.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Industrial printing machines; industrial machine presses and replacement parts therefor; 3D printers; computer-assisted machines for making 3D embodiments of computer-generated designs Computers; 3D scanners; printed circuit boards; heat-regulating apparatus, namely heat sinks for use in electric components; lasers for industrial use, namely for use in additive manufacturing processes; downloadable and recorded software intended for converting 3D drawings into a physical object; printers; downloadable and recorded computer software for 3D design and development of industrial products; downloadable and recorded computer software platforms, specifically as for translating image and structural data into physical 3D embodiments Printing materials using a 3D printer in the nature of custom 3D printing of industrials goods or high-tech components; treatment of materials, namely metal, by laser beam for the manufacturing of models and parts; laser cutting of tissues; rental of 3D printers
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An apparatus and method for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing
An apparatus and a method using said apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing layer by layer in a layer sequence, said apparatus comprising: - a process chamber for receiving a bath of powdered material which can be solidified by exposure to electromagnetic radiation; - a support for positioning a part of said object in relation to a surface level of said bath of powdered material; - a solidifying device arranged for generating a beam of electromagnetic radiation for solidifying a selective part of a layer of said powdered material; - a deflection device arranged for moving said beam of electromagnetic radiation along said surface level; and - a control device arranged for controlling said solidifying device and said deflection device, during solidification of said selective part of said layer, taking into account a first section thermal resistance for conducting heat away from a first section of said selective part of said layer and a second section thermal resistance, that is higher than said first section thermal resistance, for conducting heat away from a second section of said selective part of said layer.
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40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Industrial printing machines; Machine presses and replacement parts therefor; 3D printers; Computer-assisted machines for making 3D embodiments of computer-generated designs. Computer apparatus; Computers; 3D scanners; Printed circuit boards; Heat-regulating apparatus; Lasers; Software intended for converting 3D drawings (scans) into a physical object; Printers; Computer software for 3D design and development of industrial products; Computer software platforms. Printing materials using a 3D printer; Treatment of materials, including metal, by laser beam for the manufacturing of models and parts; Laser cutting of tissues; Rental of 3D printers.
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Apparatus and Method for Producing an Object by Means of Additive Manufacturing
An apparatus for producing an object by additive manufacturing including a process chamber for receiving a bath of powdered material, a support for positioning the object relative to a surface level of the bath of powdered material, a solidifying device for emitting a beam of electromagnetic radiation to solidify a selective part of a layer of the powdered material, and a control device for controlling an energy density of the electromagnetic radiation, during solidification of the selective part of the layer, according to a position of the beam of electromagnetic radiation at the surface level. A method for producing an objective by additive manufacturing.
An additive manufacturing method including the steps of receiving a bath of powdered material having a surface level defining an object working area, solidifying a selective layer-part of the bath of powdered material on the surface level, extracting powdered material originating from the bath of powdered material, and controlling at least one of an extraction rate of an extraction device for extracting powdered material originating from the bath of powdered material, and a separation rate of a separation device configured to filter and/or sieve powdered material originating from the bath of powdered material.
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Method for producing an object by additive manufacturing including the steps of determining, via a first determining unit, a characteristic of a beam of electromagnetic radiation at a first position of the beam and determining, via a second determining unit, the characteristic of the beam of electromagnetic radiation at a second position, and calibrating, via a control unit, the second determining unit according to the characteristic of the beam, determined by the first determining unit. An apparatus for manufacturing an object by additive manufacturing.
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An apparatus for producing an object by additive manufacturing layer by layer in a layer sequence. The apparatus includes a process chamber for receiving a bath of powdered material, a support for positioning the object in relation to a surface level of the bath of powdered material, a solidifying device for solidifying a selective layer-part of the powdered material, and a control unit for adjusting for individual layers in the layer sequence, a setting of at least one process parameter, during the manufacture of the object. A method, performed by the apparatus, including the step of adjusting, by the control unit, for individual layers in the layer sequence, the setting of at least one process parameter, during the manufacture of the object.
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SYSTEM COMPRISING AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING AN APPARATUS
System comprising an apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, the apparatus comprising:
a process chamber for receiving a bath of powdered material;
a support for positioning the object in relation to a surface level of the bath of powdered material;
a solidifying device arranged for solidifying a selective part of said powdered material;
the system further comprising:
a status acquisition device arranged for acquiring information related to a status of said apparatus, said information comprising at least one of a calibration status of said apparatus and an expected time to service of said apparatus; and
a control unit that is arranged for receiving said acquired information related to said status of said apparatus and further is arranged for at least one of:
scheduling a calibration stop and/or a calibration downtime taking into account said determined calibration status and
scheduling a service stop and/or a service downtime taking into account said determined expected time to service.
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controlled oxidisation, of waste particles originating from said solidifying of said material, by controlling an oxygen level, such that oxidised waste particles are obtained and ignition of said waste particles is avoided. Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing.
Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, said apparatus comprising: - a process chamber for receiving a bath of powdered material which can be solidified by exposure to electromagnetic radiation; - a support for positioning said object in relation to a surface level of said bath of powdered material; - a solidifying device arranged for emitting a beam of electromagnetic radiation on said surface level for solidifying a selective part of a layer of said powdered material; and - a control device arranged for controlling an energy density of said electromagnetic radiation, during solidification of said selective part of said layer of said powdered material, taking into account a position of said beam of electromagnetic radiation at said surface level. Method for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing.
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A method for calibrating an apparatus for producing an object by additive manufacturing, the apparatus including a process chamber for receiving a bath of material to be solidified by exposure to electromagnetic radiation, a support for positioning the object in relation to the surface level of the bath of material, and a solidifying device for solidifying a selective layer-part of the material on the surface level by electromagnetic radiation, the method including controlling the solidifying device to make a first test mark at a first delay setting, controlling the solidifying device to make a second test mark at a second delay setting different from the first delay setting, and determining a delay setting based on at least the first test mark and the second test mark.
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Method (401, 501, 601) comprising the steps of: • - receiving (403, 503, 603), in a process chamber (3), a bath of powdered material (4), wherein a surface level (L) of said bath of powdered material defines an object working area; • - solidifying (405, 505, 605), by a solidifying device (7), a selective layer-part of said bath of powdered material (4) on said surface level (L); • - extracting (407, 507, 607), by an extraction device (27), powdered material originating from said bath of powdered material (4); • - controlling (411, 511, 611), by a controlling device (31), at least one of: • - said extraction device (27) for realising an extraction rate of extracting powdered material originating from said bath of powdered material (4); and • - a separating device for realising a separation rate of filtering and/or sieving said powdered material originating from said bath of powdered material (4).
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The invention relates to an apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, comprising a process chamber for receiving a bath of material which can be solidified by exposure to electromagnetic radiation; a support for positioning the object in relation to the surface level of the bath of material; and a solidifying device for solidifying a selective layer-part of the material on the surface level by means of electromagnetic radiation. Furthermore optical control device is provided with a focus unit in an optical pathway of the electromagnetic radiation of the solidifying device, and arranged for controlling at least the focus of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the solidifying device on the surface level. According to the invention, the optical control device comprises a sensor element arranged for detecting a measure for the accuracy of the focus of the electromagnetic radiation and a focus correction lens element that is arranged to be movable. By moving said focus correction lens element, focus may be corrected, for example due to thermal behaviour of the optical system.
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Method for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing comprising the steps of: - determining, by a first determining unit, a characteristic of a beam of electromagnetic radiation at a first position of said beam of electromagnetic radiation and, preferably simultaneously, determining, by a second determining unit, said characteristic of said beam of electromagnetic radiation at a second position; - calibrating, by a control unit, said second determining unit taking into account said characteristic of said beam of electromagnetic radiation, determined by said first determining unit. Apparatus for manufacturing an object by means of additive manufacturing.
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an object from a material by means of additive manufacturing using a plurality of solidifying devices for solidifying said material in stacked layers by means of electromagnetic radiation. Said method comprises the step of defining, by a data processing unit, at least two solidifying device allocations. In each of said solidifying device allocations said plurality of solidifying devices are allocated to respective parts of said layer such that said parts cover said layer. The method further comprises calculating, by said data processing unit, for each of said at least two solidifying device allocations, respective allocated part manufacturing times representing times for each of said plurality of solidifying devices for solidifying said respective allocated part of said layer, wherein said calculating takes into account an expected disturbance area from solidifying said material by one of said plurality of solidifying devices, wherein said disturbance area relates to at least an expected fume above said layer. The data processing unit then determines the manufacturing throughput time, and selects a definite allocation.
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The invention relates to a method for calibrating an apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing. The apparatus comprises a process chamber, as well as a support for positioning the object in relation to a surface level of a bath of material to be solidified. A solidifying device is arranged for emitting a beam of radiation on the surface level for solidifying a selective part of said material. The solidifying device comprises a focus member for adjusting a focus setting. The method according to the invention comprises the steps of controlling the solidifying device for making test patterns at different focus settings. A calibration system with a sensor unit is used for determining characteristics of test patterns, and a calibrated focus setting is determined based on the characteristics.
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Method for calibrating an apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, and apparatus for the method
A method for calibrating an apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing including a process chamber for receiving a bath of material which can be solidified by exposure to electromagnetic radiation, a support for positioning the object in relation to the surface level of the bath of material, and a solidifying device for solidifying a selective layer-part of the material on the surface level by means of electromagnetic radiation. A method including providing, on or near the support, a calibration marker that faces the solidifying device, and providing a calibration system with an imaging unit that can be directed to the support. The method further includes a determining step of the position of the calibration marker, making a solidifying marker that relates to the calibration marker and determining a measure for the position thereof, and determining, with the calibration system, at least a correction vector based on the positions of both the calibration marker and the solidifying marker.
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SYSTEM COMPRISING AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING AN APPARATUS
System comprising an apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, the apparatus comprising: - a process chamber for receiving a bath of powdered material; - a support for positioning the object in relation to a surface level of the bath of powdered material; - a solidifying device arranged for solidifying a selective part of said powdered material; the system further comprising: - a status acquisition device arranged for acquiring information related to a status of said apparatus, said information comprising at least one of a calibration status of said apparatus and an expected time to service of said apparatus,; and - a control unit that is arranged for receiving said acquired information related to said status of said apparatus and further is arranged for at least one of: - scheduling a calibration stop and/or a calibration downtime taking into account said determined calibration status and - scheduling a service stop and/or a service downtime taking into account said determined expected time to service.
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Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing and method of using the apparatus
a build plate takeover device comprising an actuating element for placing said build plate onto said supporting surface of said support for producing said object and removing said build plate from said supporting surface of said support. Method for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing.
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Method for producing an object (2) by means of additive manufacturing, wherein said method comprises the steps of: receiving, in a process chamber (3), a bath of material (4), wherein a surface level (L) of said bath of material (4) defines an object working area; solidifying, by a solidifying device (7), a selective layer-part of said material (4) on said surface level (L); controlled oxidisation, of waste particles originating from said solidifying of said material (4), by controlling an oxygen level, such that oxidised waste particles are obtained and ignition of said waste particles is avoided. Apparatus (1) for producing an object (2) by means of additive manufacturing.
A system for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing including an apparatus, having a storage container for storing powdered material that can be solidified, and a process chamber fluidly connected to the storage container and arranged for receiving at least a part of the powdered material for forming a bath of material within the process chamber. Furthermore, a structure is provided for positioning the object in relation to the surface level of the bath of material. The apparatus also includes a solidifying device for solidifying a layer of the bath of material. A supply device is provided, having a supply container for storing a supply of powdered material that can be solidified, wherein the supply device is fluidly connected, or at least connectable, to the storage container, and wherein the apparatus is arranged for transferring powdered material between the supply container and the storage container.
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Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing and method of using the apparatus
a build plate preparation means for preparation of the build surface of the build plate such that the object can be build on the build surface of the build plate. Method of producing an object by means of additive manufacturing on a build surface of a build plate using such an apparatus.
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Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing and method of using the apparatus
Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, comprising: a process chamber for receiving on a build surface of a build plate a bath of powdered material which can be solidified; a support for positioning said build plate in relation to a surface level of said bath of powdered material; a solidifying device for solidifying a selective part of said material; and a homing device for moving said build surface, by said support, to a home position such that said object can be build on said build surface of said build plate, wherein said homing device comprises a homing member which can be displaced along said build surface of said build plate, wherein said homing device is designed for moving said build surface to said home position until a measured force for displacing said homing member is within a pre-determined range. Method for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing.
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Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, comprising: a process chamber for receiving on a build surface of a build plate a bath of powdered material which can be solidified; a support for positioning said build plate in relation to a surface level of said bath of powdered material in said process chamber; a solidifying device for solidifying a selective part of said material; and a homing device for moving said build surface, by said support, to a home position. Method of producing an object by means of additive manufacturing on a build surface of a build plate.
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
The invention relates to an apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, comprising a process chamber for receiving a bath of material which can be solidified by exposure to electromagnetic radiation; a support for positioning the object in relation to the surface level of the bath of material; and a solidifying device for solidifying a selective layer-part of the material on the surface level by means of electromagnetic radiation. Furthermore optical control device is provided with a focus unit in an optical pathway of the electromagnetic radiation of the solidifying device, and arranged for controlling at least the focus of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the solidifying device on the surface level. According to the invention, the optical control device comprises a sensor element arranged for detecting a measure for the accuracy of the focus of the electromagnetic radiation and a focus correction lens element that is arranged to be movable. By moving said focus correction lens element, focus may be corrected, for example due to thermal behaviour of the optical system.
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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING A PLURALITY OF SOLIDIFYING DEVICES
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an object from a material by means of additive manufacturing using a plurality of solidifying devices for solidifying said material in stacked layers by means of electromagnetic radiation. Said method comprises the step of defining, by a data processing unit, at least two solidifying device allocations. In each of said solidifying device allocations said plurality of solidifying devices are allocated to respective parts of said layer such that said parts cover said layer. The method further comprises calculating, by said data processing unit, for each of said at least two solidifying device allocations, respective allocated part manufacturing times representing times for each of said plurality of solidifying devices for solidifying said respective allocated part of said layer, wherein said calculating takes into account an expected disturbance area from solidifying said material by one of said plurality of solidifying devices, wherein said disturbance area relates to at least an expected fume above said layer. The data processing unit then determines the manufacturing throughput time, and selects a definite allocation.
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METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
The invention relates to a method for calibrating an apparatus (1) for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing. The apparatus comprises a process chamber (3), as well as a support (5) for positioning the object (2) in relation to a surface level of a bath of material (4) to be solidified. A solidifying device (7) is arranged for emitting a beam of radiation (71) on the surface level for solidifying a selective part of said material. The solidifying device (7) comprises a focus member (76) for adjusting a focus setting. The method according to the invention comprises the steps of controlling the solidifying device for making test patterns (a - i) at different focus settings. A calibration system (8) with a sensor unit (81) is used for determining characteristics of test patterns, and a calibrated focus setting is determined based on the characteristics.
B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p.ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
30.
Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing
An apparatus for producing an object by additive manufacturing including a chamber for receiving a bath of material solidified by exposure to electromagnetic radiation, a support for positioning the object, and a solidifying device for solidifying a layer of the material. A registering device registers a characteristic of a calibration area related to the surface level of the bath of material and a control unit utilizes the characteristic to control the position of the emitted electromagnetic radiation.
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B29C 64/277 - Agencements pour irradiation utilisant des moyens de rayonnement multiples, p.ex. des micro-miroirs ou des diodes électroluminescentes multiples [LED]
B22F 12/90 - Moyens de commande ou de régulation des opérations, p.ex. caméras ou capteurs
Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, comprising: a process chamber for receiving on a build surface of a build plate a bath of powdered material which can be solidified; a support for supporting on a supporting surface thereof said build plate in relation to a surface level of said bath of powdered material, wherein said build plate is removably connectable to said supporting surface; a solidifying device for solidifying a selective part of said material by emitting electromagnetic radiation; and a build plate takeover device comprising an actuating element for placing said build plate onto said supporting surface of said support for producing said object and removing said build plate from said supporting surface of said support. Method for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing.
B22F 3/105 - Frittage seul en utilisant un courant électrique, un rayonnement laser ou un plasma
B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p.ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
The application relates to a system (1) for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing. The system has an apparatus (19), comprising a storage container (61) for storing powdered material that can be solidified, and a process chamber (3) fluidly connected to the storage container and arranged for receiving at least a part of the powdered material for forming a bath of material (4) within the process chamber. Furthermore, a structure is provided for positioning the object in relation to the surface level of the bath of material. The apparatus also comprises a solidifying device (7) for solidifying a layer of the bath of material. A supply device (8) is provided, having a supply container (18) for storing a supply of powdered material that can be solidified, wherein the supply device is fluidly connected, or at least connectable, to the storage container, and wherein the apparatus is arranged for transferring powdered material between the supply container and the storage container.
B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p.ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
B22F 3/105 - Frittage seul en utilisant un courant électrique, un rayonnement laser ou un plasma
B29C 64/20 - Fabrication additive, c. à d. fabrication d’objets en trois dimensions [3D] par dépôt additif, agglomération additive ou stratification additive, p.ex. par impression en 3D, stéréolithographie ou frittage laser sélectif - Détails ou accessoires à cet effet
Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, comprising: a process chamber for receiving on a build surface of a build plate a bath of powdered material which can be solidified; a support for positioning said build plate in relation to a surface level of said bath of powdered material in said process chamber; a solidifying device for solidifying a selective part of said material; and a homing device for moving said build surface, by said support, to a home position. Method of producing an object by means of additive manufacturing on a build surface of a build plate.
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additive; Leurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
B29C 67/00 - Techniques de façonnage non couvertes par les groupes , ou
B22F 3/105 - Frittage seul en utilisant un courant électrique, un rayonnement laser ou un plasma
B29C 64/20 - Fabrication additive, c. à d. fabrication d’objets en trois dimensions [3D] par dépôt additif, agglomération additive ou stratification additive, p.ex. par impression en 3D, stéréolithographie ou frittage laser sélectif - Détails ou accessoires à cet effet
34.
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND METHOD OF USING THE APPARATUS
Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, comprising: a process chamber for receiving on a build surface of a build plate a bath of powdered material which can be solidified; a support for positioning said build plate in relation to a surface level of said bath of powdered material; a solidifying device for solidifying a selective part of said material; and a homing device for moving said build surface, by said support, to a home position such that said object can be build on said build surface of said build plate, wherein said homing device comprises a homing member which can be displaced along said build surface of said build plate, wherein said homing device is designed for moving said build surface to said home position until a measured force for displacing said homing member is within a pre-determined range. Method for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing.
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additive; Leurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
B29C 67/00 - Techniques de façonnage non couvertes par les groupes , ou
B22F 3/105 - Frittage seul en utilisant un courant électrique, un rayonnement laser ou un plasma
B29C 64/20 - Fabrication additive, c. à d. fabrication d’objets en trois dimensions [3D] par dépôt additif, agglomération additive ou stratification additive, p.ex. par impression en 3D, stéréolithographie ou frittage laser sélectif - Détails ou accessoires à cet effet
35.
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND METHOD OF USING THE APPARATUS
Apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing,comprising: -a process chamber for receiving on a build surface of a build plate a bath of powdered material which can be solidified; -a support for positioning the build plate in relation to a surface level of the bath of material; -a solidifying device for solidifying a selective part of the material; and -a build plate preparation means for preparation of the build surface of the build plate such that the object can be build on the build surface of the build plate. Method of producing an object by means of additive manufacturing on a build surface of a build plate using such an apparatus.
B29C 67/00 - Techniques de façonnage non couvertes par les groupes , ou
B22F 3/105 - Frittage seul en utilisant un courant électrique, un rayonnement laser ou un plasma
B29C 64/20 - Fabrication additive, c. à d. fabrication d’objets en trois dimensions [3D] par dépôt additif, agglomération additive ou stratification additive, p.ex. par impression en 3D, stéréolithographie ou frittage laser sélectif - Détails ou accessoires à cet effet
The invention relates to an apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, comprising a frame unit and a process unit connected to said frame unit. The process unit comprises a process chamber for receiving a bath of powdered material which can be solidified, and a support for positioning the object in relation to a surface level of the bath of material. The apparatus further comprises a solidifying device connected to the frame unit for solidifying a selective part of the powdered material. The apparatus according to the invention comprises a plurality of build plate elements connected to the support.
The invention relates to an apparatus and method for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing. The apparatus comprises a process chamber for receiving a bath of material which can be solidified by exposure to electromagnetic radiation; a support for positioning the object in relation to the surface level of the bath of material; and a solidifying device for solidifying a layer of the material on the surface level by means of electromagnetic radiation. According to the invention, a registering device is provided for registering a characteristic of a calibration area related to the surface level of the bath of material. Furthermore, a control unit connected to the registering device is provided. The control unit is arranged for using the characteristic of the calibration area obtained by the registering device for controlling the position of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the solidifying device.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Computer equipment; computers; 3D scanners; printed circuit
boards; heat regulating apparatus; lasers; software for
converting 3D drawings (scans) into a physical object;
printers; computer software for 3D design and development of
industrial products; computer software platforms. Organisation of events, trade fairs for commercial or
advertising purposes; office functions; business
administration; advertising. Organisation of seminars for commercial or advertising
purposes.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Industrial printing machines; machine presses and
replacement parts therefor; 3D printers; computer-controlled
machines for making 3D models of computer-generated designs. Computer equipment; computers; 3D scanners; printed circuit
boards; heat regulating apparatus; lasers; software for
converting 3D drawings (scans) into a physical object;
printers; computer software for 3D design and development of
industrial products; computer software platforms. Installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, including
3D printers and fittings therefor. Printing of materials with a 3D printer; treatment of
materials for the manufacture of products and components;
laser cutting of fabrics; rental of 3D printers. Scientific and technological services and research; design
and development of computer hardware and software;
industrial analysis and research services; consultancy in
the field of computers and computer software; engineering;
design, development and integration of computer software
relating to 3D printing; installation of computer software;
updating of computer software; rental of computer software;
programming of software for internet platforms.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Industrial printing machines; machine presses and
replacement parts therefor; 3D printers; computer-controlled
machines for making 3D models of computer-generated designs. Computer equipment; computers; 3D scanners; printed circuit
boards; heat regulating apparatus; lasers; software for
converting 3D drawings (scans) to a physical object;
printers; computer software for 3D design and development of
industrial products; computer software platforms. Printing of materials with a 3D printer; treatment of
materials for the manufacture of products and components;
laser cutting of fabrics; rental of 3D printers.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Industrial printing machines; industrial machine presses and replacement parts therefor; 3D printers; computer-controlled machines for making 3D models of computer generated designs in the nature of 3D printers Computers; 3D scanners; printed circuit boards; heat regulating apparatus, namely, heat sinks for use in electric components; lasers for industrial use; software for converting 3D scanned drawings to a physical object; computer software for 3D design and development of industrial products; computer software platforms for exchanging and creating 3D printing software [ Printing of materials with a 3D printer; treatment of materials for the manufacture of metal products and metal components; laser cutting of fabrics; rental of 3D printers ]
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Industrial printing machines; industrial machine presses and replacement parts therefor; 3D printers; computer-controlled machines for making 3D models of computer-generated designs Computers; 3D scanners; printed circuit boards; heat regulating apparatus, namely, heat exchanges being parts of machines; lasers for industrial use; software for converting 3D drawings in the nature of scans into a physical object; computer software for 3D design and development of industrial products; computer software platforms for exchanging and creating 3D printing software Installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, namely, 3D printers and fittings therefor Printing of materials with a 3D printer; treatment of materials for the manufacture of metal products and metal components; laser cutting of fabrics; rental of 3D printers Scientific and technological services and research in the field of new product development and in the field of development of 3D printers; design and development of computer hardware and software; industrial analysis and research services in the field of new product development and development of 3D printers; consultancy in the field of computers and computer software; engineering; design, development and integration of computer software relating to 3D printing; installation of computer software; updating of computer software; rental of computer software; programming software for Internet platforms
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Computers; 3D scanners; printed circuit boards; lasers not for medical use; software for converting 3D drawings or scans into a physical object; computer software for 3D design and development of industrial products [ ; computer software platforms for 3D printer technology and 3D printers ] Organization of events in the nature of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes; providing office functions; business administration; advertising services Organisation of seminars for commercial or advertising purposes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Industrial printing machines; Machine presses and replacement parts therefor; 3D printers; Computer-assisted machines for making 3D embodiments of computer-generated designs. Computer apparatus; Computers; 3D scanners; Printed circuit boards; Heat-regulating apparatus; Lasers; Software intended for converting 3D drawings (scans) into a physical object; Printers; Computer software for 3D design and development of industrial products; Computer software platforms. Installation, maintenance and repair of apparatus, including 3D printers and fittings. Printing materials using a 3D printer; Treatment of materials for the manufacture of models and parts; Laser cutting of textiles; Rental of 3D printers. Scientific and technological services and research; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Industrial analysis and research services; Consultancy in the field of computers and Computer programs; Engineering services; Design, development and integration of computer programs relating to 3D printing; Software installation services; Updating of computer software; Rental of software; Programming of software for internet platforms.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Computer equipment; Computers; 3D scanners; Printed circuit boards; Heat regulating devices; Lasers; Software intended for converting 3D drawings (scans) to a physical object; Printers; Computer software for 3D design and development of industrial products; Computer software platforms. Organization of events, trade fairs, seminars for commercial and promotional purposes; Administrative services; Business Administration; Advertising. Organisation of educational events; Education, Training, Seminars; issuing publications, including books, magazines and other such works, also in digital form.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Industrial printing machines; Machine presses and replacement parts therefor; 3D printers; Computer-assisted machines for making 3D embodiments of computer-generated designs. Computer apparatus; Computers; 3D scanners; Printed circuit boards; Heat-regulating apparatus; Lasers; Software intended for converting 3D drawings (scans) into a physical object; Printers; Computer software for 3D design and development of industrial products; Computer software platforms. Printing materials using a 3D printer; Treatment of materials for the manufacture of models and parts; Laser cutting of tissues; Rental of 3D printers.
