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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2013
Arcam Ab, Moelndal, SE;
Ulric Ljungblad, Moelndal, SE;
Arcam AB, Moelndal, SE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for forming a three-dimensional article through successive fusion of applied powder. Said method comprising the steps of: providing at least one powder hopper comprising powder to be used for forming said three-dimensional article, providing a predetermined amount of powder at a build support, directing an energy beam over said build support causing at least a portion of said powder to sinter and causing at least a portion of said powder to bond to said build support, directing an energy beam over said build support causing said powder to fuse in selected locations according to a model to form a first portion of said three-dimensional article, rotating said build support around an axis of rotation for creating said three-dimensional article, which three-dimensional article is build up layer by layer in a radial direction with respect to said axis of rotation.