Rapid prototyping
AssigneeMicromod R.P. LTD
InventorDaniel Lipsker
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Abstract
Rapid prototype apparatus including an adhesive dispenser for dispensing an adhesive and an actuator which moves the adhesive dispenser in at least one of six degrees of freedom (preferably in at least four degrees of freedom, and most preferably in six degrees of freedom) in accordance with a geometry of an object. The adhesive dispenser then dispenses the adhesive in accordance with the geometry of the object, applying successive layers of adhesive one on top of the previous layer. The adhesive layers cure and bond to each other, thus forming a prototype of the object.
Claims11
A method for producing a prototype of an object, comprising:
- dispensing layers of a wire in at least four degrees of freedom in accordance with a geometry of the object;
- and
- bonding a previously dispensed portion of the wire to a presently dispensed portion of the wire with adhesive, said adhesive being formed of a material which is different and distinct from said wire.
Apparatus for producing a prototype of an object, comprising:
- a wire dispenser for dispensing a wire;
- an adhesive dispenser for dispensing an adhesive, which is formed of a material which is different and distinct from said wire;
- and
- an actuator which moves the wire dispenser and the adhesive dispenser in at least four degrees of freedom in accordance with a geometry of said object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.