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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2015
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Steven R. Moore, Pittsford, NY (US);
Abu Saeed Islam, Rochester, NY (US);
Bruce H. Smith, Webster, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
A system and method are provided for implementing localized and directed laser welding joining techniques in a process of building up laminate layers to form and/or manufacture three-dimensional objects, parts and components (3D objects). A multi-stage 3D object forming scheme is described involving steps of laminate cutting (with lasers or other cutting devices); laminate transport between processing stations (including using one or more of conveyors, robotic pick and place devices and the like); laminate stacking, clamping and adhering through a targeted laser welding technique; and mechanical surface finishing (via CNC machining or other comparable process).