System and method for three dimensional model printing

Details System and method for three dimensional model printing System and method for three dimensional model printing

2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Lamb, Twyler (Department: 2722)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Static presentation processing

C358S001200, C700S118000, C700S119000, C700S098000

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06850334

ABSTRACT:
A system and a method for printing of three-dimensional models and apparatus for controlling the height and thickness of the layers of interface material forming the 3-D models being printed, is provided. The method includes the steps of dispensing a pre-determined quantity of interface material from at least one printing head to form at least one interface layer; leveling the dispensed interface material to a pre-determined height; curing the leveled interface material; and repeating the steps of dispensing, leveling and curing thereby producing a plurality of interface layers to a configured pattern layer for forming the three-dimensional model.

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