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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2019
Suominen Oyj, Helsinki, FI;
Charlie Blackwell, St. Paul, MN (US);
Justin Boncher, Green Bay, WI (US);
Gian Luca Polosa, Varese, IT;
Tero Haaparanta, Nakkila, FI;
Markku Koivisto, Kauniainen, FI;
SUOMINEN OYJ, Helsinki, FI;
Abstract
The invention relates to a manufacturing process of equipment for use in the production of nonwoven fabrics and paper products. According to the present invention, a sleeve for an embossing roller is produced using additive manufacturing, specifically 3D printing. These technologies permit the preparation of pattern-forming and dewatering details in the sleeve in a single operation. The dewatering properties may thus be optimised for the selected pattern, resulting in uniform dewatering tailored for the pattern. Preferably, the technique used is stereolitography.