Device for manufacturing models layer by layer

Details Device for manufacturing models layer by layer Device for manufacturing models layer by layer

2006-02-28

2006-02-28

Lin, Kuang Y. (Department: 1725)

Metal founding

Control means responsive to or actuated by means sensing or...

Control of feed material enroute to shaping area

C164S004100, C164S412000, C264S113000, C425S145000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07004222

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device for manufacturing models layer by layer. The inventive device comprises a frame (1), a vertically adjustable and exchangeable workpiece platform (17)m and a device for feeding the material comprising a coating applicator (4). Said coating applicator (4) serves to feed material from a storage container to a process zone above the workpiece platform (17), said workpiece platform (17) being fixed in the device at least during manufacturing of a model. The workpiece platform (17) is introduced on the one side of the device and extracted on the other side of the device.

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