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Method for building three-dimensional objects containing embedded inserts

  • US 7,917,243 B2
  • Filed: 01/08/2008
  • Issued: 03/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/08/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for generating build sequence data for a computer-aided design model of a three-dimensional object, with the use of a computer configured to communicate with a layer-based, additive manufacturing system, the method comprising:

  • identifying a location of an insert data representation in the computer-aided design model;

    slicing the computer-aided design model and the insert data representation into a plurality of sliced layers;

    generating support layers for at least a portion of the plurality of sliced layers; and

    subtracting, by said computer, a geometry of the insert data representation from the plurality of sliced layers at the identified location to generate an unfilled region in the computer-aided design model after generating the support layers.

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