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Tool path planning process for component by layered manufacture

  • US 6,823,230 B1
  • Filed: 09/07/2000
  • Issued: 11/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for generating additive tool paths to form a convex layer portion by layered manufacturing, wherein said convex layer portion has a outer perimeter defined by a perimeter first leg portion coupled to a perimeter vertex portion coupled to a perimeter second leg portion, wherein said perimeter vertex portion has a perimeter vertex tip portion, wherein said tool path has an associated tool path width, the method comprising the steps of:

  • generating said tool path within said convex layer portion, such that said tool path has a tool path first leg portion disposed at about said offset distance from said perimeter first leg portion and coupled to a tool path vertex portion, said vertex tool path portion having a tool path vertex tip portion disposed at about said offset distance from said perimeter vertex tip portion and coupled to a tool path second leg portion, said tool path second leg portion being disposed at about said offset distance from said perimeter second leg portion.

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