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Apparatus for making a three-dimensional article

  • US 5,633,021 A
  • Filed: 10/19/1994
  • Issued: 05/27/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for making a three-dimensional article based upon article defining data, said apparatus comprising:

  • a platform;

    build material dispensing means positioned adjacent said platform for dispensing a plurality of droplets of build material toward target landing points; and

    a processor operatively connected to said dispensing means for constructing an article based upon the article defining data, said processor comprising target landing point enhancing means for operating said dispensing means for constructing an enlarged surface contiguous with a first article portion to define an enhanced target landing point area for dispensed droplets of build material for constructing a second article portion adjacent the first article portion.

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