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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2006
Tomoyuki Inoue, Kyoto, JP;
Tomoyuki Inoue, Kyoto, JP;
Shofu Inc., Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
A layered-object forming apparatus () includes a holding mechanism () that holds a base (), a liquid applying device () that applies a liquid to a predetermined position from above the base, a powder applying device () that allows a powder to fall from above the base, and a powder removing device that removes an unconsolidated powder on the base. Then, a process of applying the liquid by the liquid applying device, subsequently applying the powder by the powder applying device, subsequently consolidating the liquid and the powder applied onto the liquid and then removing the powder that has not been consolidated with the liquid by the powder removing device is repeated, thereby forming a three-dimensional structure on the base. Thus, it is possible to produce a three-dimensional structure that at least partially has a smooth surface, thus allowing omission or simplification of a surface smoothing treatment.
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