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Method for building and using three-dimensional objects containing embedded identification-tag inserts

  • US 10,226,916 B2
  • Filed: 01/11/2017
  • Issued: 03/12/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/08/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for building a three-dimensional object containing an identification-tag insert with an additive manufacturing system in a layer by layer manner, the method comprising:

  • performing a build operation to form layers of the three-dimensional object using a layer-based additive technique;

    placing the identification-tag insert on at least a portion of the layers during the build operation, thereby at least partially embedding the identification-tag insert in the three-dimensional object;

    reading information from the identification-tag insert relating to at least one post-build operation selected from the group consisting of support structure removal, surface smoothing processes, cooling operations, cleaning operations, machining, benching, painting, packaging, and combinations thereof while the identification-tag insert is at least partially embedded within the three-dimensional object; and

    performing at least one post-build operation on the three-dimensional object based upon the read information.

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