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Multiple material systems for selective beam sintering

  • US 5,076,869 A
  • Filed: 07/30/1990
  • Issued: 12/31/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/17/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of producing a part comprising the steps of:

  • depositing a powder onto a target surface, said powder comprising first and second materials; and

    directing an energy beam at the target surface in such a manner that a selected portion of said powder corresponding to a cross-sectional region of the part is heated by the energy of said beam to a sufficient temperature that said first material in said selected portion adheres particles of said second material into a mass.

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