Methods for three-dimensional model printing
AssigneeStratasys, Inc.
InventorEliahu M. Kritchman
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Abstract
A method of printing a three-dimensional object is provided. The method includes selectively dispensing, layer by layer, one or more materials to form the three-dimensional object; selectively dispensing, layer by layer, one or more materials to form a support construction for the three-dimensional object; selectively dispensing, layer by layer, one or more materials to form a rigid exterior construction around at least part of the support construction, the rigid exterior having substantially similar strength and elasticity to the three-dimensional object; and forming a release construction around the rigid exterior construction, the release construction being between the rigid exterior construction and the three-dimensional object.
Claims13
An apparatus for printing a three-dimensional (3D) object comprising a controller configured to:
- define a building plan for a 3D object to be printed, the building plan comprises a 3D object construction and a support construction;
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- define a set of indicators enabling a recommended procedure of extraction of one or more elements of the support construction after printing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.