Additive manufacturing
AssigneeMaterials Solutions
InventorsTREVOR ILLSTON, PRATIK YATIN VORA
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Abstract
A method is for removing a support structure from an additive manufactured metallic component. The method includes exposing the component and support structure to at least one thermal pulse so as to weaken, or break, the interface(s) between the support structure and component prior to removal of the support.
Claims14
A method of removing a support structure from an additive manufactured metallic component, the method comprising exposing the component and support structure to at least one thermal pulse so as to weaken, or break, the interface(s) between the support structure and component prior to removal of the support.
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