Device for pattern building in layers

Details Device for pattern building in layers Device for pattern building in layers

2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Lin, Kuang Y. (Department: 1725)

Metal founding

Process

With measuring, testing, inspecting, or condition determination

C264S113000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07137431

ABSTRACT:
Described herein is a device for pattern building in layers, which has a frame (1), a vertically movable and interchangeable workpiece platform (17), and a material feeder with a spreader (4), whereby the spreader (4) serves to feed material from a storage bin situated in the workspace above the workpiece platform (17), and the workpiece platform (17) is fixed at least when building a pattern. The workpiece platform (17) is accordingly loaded into the device from one side and unloaded from the other side of the device.

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