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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2022
Filed:
Mar. 09, 2021
Airbus Operations SL, Madrid, ES;
Alvaro Jara Rodelgo, Madrid, ES;
Alfonso Parra Rubio, Madrid, ES;
Guillermo Hernaiz Lopez, Madrid, ES;
Pablo Vazquez Sanchez, Madrid, ES;
Enrique Guinaldo Fernandez, Madrid, ES;
Airbus Operations SL, Madrid, ES;
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a part layer-upon-layer using Additive Manufacturing technology, the method including: printing the part together with an elastomeric enclosure shaped thereto leaving a gap free of material therebetween, the elastomeric enclosure including at least one opening; heating the ensemble of the printed part and elastomeric enclosure or keeping an operating printing temperature; applying vacuum by the at least one opening of the elastomeric enclosure so that the elastomeric enclosure deflates thus exerting pressure to the printed part; and maintaining the printed part under vacuum and heat during a predefined time.