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US 2022/0001472 A1Published application
Method for removing a support structure and tool therefor
AssigneeExtrude Hone Corporation
InventorsFrank WEINGAERTNER, Fabio Augusto WOSNIAK, Patrick MATT, Mariana CABRERA
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Abstract
A method for removing a support structure in a component produced by additive manufacturing provides that explosive gas introduced into a pressure chamber is ignited, wherein a gas conveying device with which the flame front is guided into the cavity is also additionally provided in the chamber. A tool for carrying out the method is also indicated.
Claims21
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A method for removing a support structure in a cavity of a component of metal and produced by an additive manufacturing, comprising the steps of:
- introducing the component into a pressure chamber bordered by walls,
- positioning at least one gas conveying device in front of at least one opening in the component, which opening leads into the cavity,
- filling the pressure chamber and the cavity with an explosive gas and with oxygen, with an excess of oxygen, and
- igniting the gas in the pressure chamber and vaporizing the support structure in the cavity by the combusting gas.
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