Systems, apparatuses, and methods for manufacturing three dimensional objects via continuously curing photopolymers, utilising a vessel containing an interface fluid

Abstract

A method and system for additively manufacturing an object is provided. The method including flowing an interface fluid into a vessel, the interface fluid having a first density. A photopolymer is flowed into the vessel, the photopolymer having a second density, the second density being less than the first density. A build plate is disposed within the photopolymer, the build plate being positioned a predetermined layer thickness from an interface of the photopolymer and interface fluid. At least a portion of the photopolymer is irradiated with a light source to define a first layer of an object being fabricated, the portion of the polymer being disposed between the interface fluid and the build plate. The build plate is moved in a direction away from the interface fluid a predetermined second distance.

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