An improved method for 3d printing
AssigneeSignify Holding B.V.
InventorJACOBUS PETRUS JOHANNES VAN OS
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a 3D article (1) by means of 3D printing, the method comprising the steps of: a) printing a 3D structure (1′) extending in a first plane and comprising a first surface (4) and a second surface (4′) being opposite to the first surface (4); b) cooling the 3D structure (1′); c) heating the one of the first and the second surfaces (4, 4′) of the 3D structure (1′); d) deforming the 3D structure (1′) in a second plane deviating from the first plane, such that a 3D article (1) is obtained; c) cooling the 3D article (1).
Claims15
A method for manufacturing a 3D article by means of 3D printing, said method comprising the steps of:
- a) printing a 3D structure comprising a first surface and a second surface being opposite to said first surface, the 3D structure comprising a portion extending from one of the first surface and the second surface in a first plane;
- b) cooling said 3D structure;
- c) heating said one of said first and said second surfaces of said 3D structure;
- d) deforming said 3D structure, by means of bending the portion in a second plane deviating from said first plane, such that the 3D article is obtained;
- e) cooling said 3D article,
- wherein the method further comprises the step of:
- a′) printing at least one bending tool for defining an angle of bending.
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