Methods and systems for the laminated object manufacturing of heat exchangers. Some embodiments include a method that includes patterning a plurality of metal sheets so that each metal sheet contains at least one void space of a plurality of void spaces and is otherwise a closed plane; assembling the plurality of metal sheets so that the plurality of void spaces forms at least one channel; bonding the plurality of assembled metal sheets to form a workpiece by applying a mechanical force; and subjecting the workpiece to a mechanical forming process to form the heat exchanger from the workpiece, wherein the heat exchanger contains at least one flow path formed from the at least one channel and connected to at least two externally accessible ports on the heat exchanger.
F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits
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MANUFACTURING PRE-FORM BLANKS VIA LAMINATED OBJECT MANUFACTURING
Methods and systems for the laminated object manufacturing of metal parts. Some embodiments include a method that includes bonding a plurality of metal sheets to form a workpiece comprising at least one pre-form blank having a variable thickness and at least one support region; and subjecting the workpiece to a mechanical forming process to form the part from the at least one pre-form blank.
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Homogenizing heterogeneous foils for light alloy metal parts
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
Methods and systems for manufacturing a workpiece. The method described herein includes depositing at least a first sheet on a substrate, the first sheet comprising a first part region and a first support structure region separated at least in part by a first void space; and operably positioning a plate with respect to the first sheet so that the first void space forms a channel suitable for carrying a fluid.
B29C 64/147 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using sheet material, e.g. laminated object manufacturing [LOM] or laminating sheet material precut to local cross sections of the 3D object
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
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manufacturing of metal parts to order or specification of others; custom manufacturing of metal parts that have been custom designed to the order or specification of others; fabrication and casting of metal parts; additive manufacturing; aluminum additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing.
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manufacturing of metal parts to order or specification of others; custom manufacturing of metal parts that have been custom designed to the order or specification of others; fabrication and casting of metal parts; additive manufacturing; aluminum additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing.
Methods and systems for the additive manufacturing of metal parts. Some embodiments include a method that includes depositing a plurality of foil layers, the plurality of foil layers comprising at least one void space and forming a workpiece having an object region and a support region, the support region connected to the object region and the void space being fluidically isolated from the exterior of the workpiece; and applying pressure to the workpiece to collapse the at least one void space.
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(1) Manufacturing of metal parts to order or specification of others; custom manufacturing of metal parts that have been custom designed to the order or specification of others; fabrication and casting of metal parts; additive manufacturing; aluminum additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing.
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(1) Manufacturing of metal parts to order or specification of others; custom manufacturing of metal parts that have been custom designed to the order or specification of others; fabrication and casting of metal parts; additive manufacturing; aluminum additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing.
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MANUFACTURING LARGE SCALE METAL LAMINATED OBJECT PARTS
Methods and apparatus for the manufacture of laminated metal parts having external dimensions exceeding 0.5 m in length, 0.5 m in width, and 0.1 m in height. Some embodiments include methods to apply force evenly to a workpiece via multiple rams and feature stiffened platens comprised of multiple alloys. Some embodiments include modifications to the workpiece itself, including designs for a temporary vacuum or controlled gas chamber constructed around the workpiece. Some embodiments include modifications to the workpiece and the support structures surrounding the part which direct force during bonding to the part. Control systems may be employed to coordinate the operation of the cylinders with heating, cooling, and pumping operations. Finally, some embodiments include alternative heating systems such as induction or joule heating.
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manufacturing of metal parts to order or specification of others; custom manufacturing of metal parts that have been custom designed to the order or specification of others; fabrication and casting of metal parts; additive manufacturing; aluminum additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing
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manufacturing of metal parts to order or specification of others; custom manufacturing of metal parts that have been custom designed to the order or specification of others; fabrication and casting of metal parts; additive manufacturing; aluminum additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing
A method for the additive manufacturing of an object and a system for manufacturing an object. The method includes depositing a second foil sheet onto the first foil sheet, wherein the first foil sheet and the second foil sheet each comprise a structural layer, forming a layer stack comprising the first foil sheet and the second foil sheet, the layer stack comprising an object section and at least one support section configured to enclose the object section in the layer stack, and applying at least one of heat or pressure to opposite sides of the layer stack with a first plate and a second plate, wherein applying the at least one of heat or pressure increases the temperature of the layer stack to a temperature lower than the melting temperature of the structural layer, and the at least one of heat or pressure bonds the first foil sheet to the second foil sheet in the layer stack, the first plate and the second plate are in contact with the at least one support section, and the at least one support section is configured to conduct the at least one of heat or pressure through the layer stack to the object section.
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A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
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Homogenizing heterogeneous foils for light alloy metal parts
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
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Homogenizing heterogeneous foils for light alloy metal parts
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
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Homogenizing heterogeneous foils for light alloy metal parts
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
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Homogenizing heterogeneous foils for light alloy metal parts
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
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Homogenizing heterogeneous foils for light alloy metal parts
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
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Homogenizing heterogeneous foils for light alloy metal parts
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
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Homogenizing heterogeneous foils for light alloy metal parts
A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
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A method for the additive manufacturing of an object and a system for manufacturing an object. The method includes depositing a first foil layer, the first foil layer including a first body section, a first support section connected to the first body section, and a second support section connected to the first body section; depositing a second foil layer, the second foil layer comprising a second body section, a third support section, and a fourth support section; aligning the second foil layer and the first foil layer; and applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first foil layer and the second foil layer to form the object comprising the first body section and the second body section.
Methods and systems for manufacturing a workpiece. The method described herein includes depositing at least a first sheet on a substrate, the first sheet comprising a first part region and a first support structure region separated at least in part by a first void space; and operably positioning a plate with respect to the first sheet so that the first void space forms a channel suitable for carrying a fluid.
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A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
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A method for the manufacturing of an object. The method includes receiving a desired alloy composition for the object, depositing a plurality of foils in a stack to form the object, applying heat to the stack at a first temperature to bond the plurality of foils to each other, and applying heat to the stack at a second temperature to homogenize the composition of the stack. The homogenized stack has the desired alloy composition.
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A method for the additive manufacturing of an object and a system for manufacturing an object. The method includes depositing a second foil sheet onto the first foil sheet, wherein the first foil sheet and the second foil sheet each comprise a structural layer, forming a layer stack comprising the first foil sheet and the second foil sheet, the layer stack comprising an object section and at least one support section configured to enclose the object section in the layer stack, and applying at least one of heat or pressure to opposite sides of the layer stack with a first plate and a second plate, wherein applying the at least one of heat or pressure increases the temperature of the layer stack to a temperature lower than the melting temperature of the structural layer, and the at least one of heat or pressure bonds the first foil sheet to the second foil sheet in the layer stack, the first plate and the second plate are in contact with the at least one support section, and the at least one support section is configured to conduct the at least one of heat or pressure through the layer stack to the object section.
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A method for the additive manufacturing of an object and a system for manufacturing an object. The method includes depositing a second foil sheet onto the first foil sheet, wherein the first foil sheet and the second foil sheet each comprise a structural layer, forming a layer stack comprising the first foil sheet and the second foil sheet, the layer stack comprising an object section and at least one support section configured to enclose the object section in the layer stack, and applying at least one of heat or pressure to opposite sides of the layer stack with a first plate and a second plate, wherein applying the at least one of heat or pressure increases the temperature of the layer stack to a temperature lower than the melting temperature of the structural layer, and the at least one of heat or pressure bonds the first foil sheet to the second foil sheet in the layer stack, the first plate and the second plate are in contact with the at least one support section, and the at least one support section is configured to conduct the at least one of heat or pressure through the layer stack to the object section.
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A method for the additive manufacturing of an object and a system for manufacturing an object. The method includes depositing a first foil layer, the first foil layer including a first body section, a first support section connected to the first body section, and a second support section connected to the first body section; depositing a second foil layer, the second foil layer comprising a second body section, a third support section, and a fourth support section; aligning the second foil layer and the first foil layer; and applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first foil layer and the second foil layer to form the object comprising the first body section and the second body section.
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