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Region-Based Supports for Parts Produced by Solid Freeform Fabrication

  • US 20090072447A1
  • Filed: 09/17/2008
  • Published: 03/19/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of supporting on a build pad a part formed by solid freeform fabrication (SFF), comprising:

  • defining a plurality of layers that make up the part;

    for at least one layer, determining regions that require support by determining one or more portions of the layer that are self-supporting;

    merging regions of different layers into one or more common regions for the part; and

    providing at least one support for the one or more common regions.

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