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Rapid prototyping and manufacturing system and method

  • US 20070075459A1
  • Filed: 09/30/2005
  • Published: 04/05/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vat for containing a liquid resin in a stereolithography apparatus, said vat comprising;

  • a) a receptacle for the resin;

    b) at least one supplemental resin container containing resin and in flow communication with said receptacle for adding resin to or removing resin from said vat, thereby to maintain a resin level in said receptacle; and

    c) a controller operatively connected to said at least one container for controlling flow to and from said container.

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