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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2001
Anders Sundgren, Sunderbyn, SE;
Mats Lindberg, Luleå, SE;
Göran Berglund, Gammelstad, SE;
Accra Teknik AB, Ojebyn, SE;
Abstract
In a method and apparatus ( ) for forming a three-dimensional object and in particular to a method and apparatus ( ) for forming a three-dimensional beam, it is desirable to form three-dimensional beams ( ) having complex forms by using an efficient forming process for the beams which may be incorporated into existing high volume production techniques. The apparatus ( ) for forming three-dimensional beams ( ) comprises a support device and an actuation device. Support members ( ) spaced about the longitudinal axis of the support device locally define an opening ( ) for supporting a section of the beam ( ). The position of adjacent openings ( ) relative to one another defines the overall form of the beam ( ) and the actuation device defines the position of each opening ( ).