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Devices and methods for additive manufacturing using flexible filaments

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1805395
A method of fabricating (printing) parts utilizing flexible filaments includes anchoring a portion of a flexible filament to a substrate. A length of flexible filament is extended over the substrate while the flexible filament is in tension to thereby avoid buckling of the flexible filament. The flexible filament may comprise a thermoplastic material and fibers or other reinforcing materials whereby composite 3D parts can be fabricated.
Research Organization:
National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA), Washington, DC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by the Administrator of NASA (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
10,894,353
Application Number:
15/347,020
OSTI ID:
1805395
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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