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Apparatus and method for three dimensional model printing

  • US 20050104241A1
  • Filed: 12/27/2004
  • Published: 05/19/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/18/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for printing a three-dimensional object, the method comprising:

  • dispensing material from a printing head to form a layer of the object; and

    altering the thickness of the dispensed material to a pre-determined value using an object correcting apparatus, said apparatus including a roller operative to make contact with said layer to remove surplus material from said layer during relative movement between said roller and said object, by rotating in a direction such that a portion of said roller in contact with the object moves in a contrary direction to that of the movement of the object relative to the roller.

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