Apparatus and methods for 3D printing

Details Apparatus and methods for 3D printing Apparatus and methods for 3D printing

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Davis, Robert (Department: 1722)

Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus

Forming surface and means feeding fluent stock thereto

C425S375000, C425S174400, C264S308000, C700S119000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10817159

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to apparatus and methods for producing three-dimensional objects and auxiliary systems used in conjunction with the aforementioned apparatus and methods. The apparatus and methods involve continuously printing radially about a circular and/or rotating build table using multiple printheads. The apparatus and methods also include optionally using multiple build tables. The auxiliary systems relate to build material supply printhead cleaning diagnostics, and monitoring operation of the apparatus.

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