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US 7,777,155 B2Granted
System and method for an integrated additive manufacturing cell for complex components
AssigneeUnited Technologies Corporation
InventorsWendell V. Twelves, Jr., James W. Norris, Bernard J. Raver
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Abstract
An integrated additive manufacturing cell (IAMC) that combines conventional manufacturing technologies with additive manufacturing processes is disclosed. Individual IAMCs may be configured and optimized for specific part families of complex components, or other industrial applications. The IAMCs incorporate features that reduce hardware cost and time and allow for local alloy tailoring for material properties optimization in complex components.
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An integrated additive manufacturing cell system comprising:
- an enclosed central manufacturing cell having a plurality of access ports;
- a mechanical and electrical port interface associated with each access port, wherein the interface is configured to couple power, communications, and mechanical utilities with an external module;
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- a solid freeform fabrication (SFF) additive manufacturing cell coupled to a first said access port of the central manufacturing cell via an oven.
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