Method for freeforming objects with low-binder slurry

Patent · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 2001

OSTI ID:874497

Calvert, Paul D ^[1]

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1. Tucson, AZ

In a rapid prototyping system, a part is formed by depositing a bead of slurry that has a sufficient high concentration of particles to be pseudoplastic and almost no organic binders. After deposition the bead is heated to drive off sufficient liquid to cause the bead to become dilatant.

• Research Organization: SANDIA CORP
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• Assignee: Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
• Patent Number(s): US 6401795
• OSTI ID: 874497
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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