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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2002
Kenneth J. Newell, Valencia, CA (US);
Kris Alan Schmidt, Granada Hills, CA (US);
Michael Thomas Sherwood, Agoura Hills, CA (US);
Kenneth J. Newell, Valencia, CA (US);
Kris Alan Schmidt, Granada Hills, CA (US);
Michael Thomas Sherwood, Agoura Hills, CA (US);
3D Systems, Inc., Valencia, CA (US);
Abstract
A method for removing supports from a three-dimensional object formed by solid freeform fabrication. The three-dimensional object and support structure both contain a phase change component in order to achieve the desired phase change characteristics needed for dispensing the material. The method prevents the phase change material within the three-dimensional object from migrating within the object during post processing to remove the support structure.