APPARATUS FOR FUSED DEPOSITION MODELLING FOR PRODUCING OBJECTS WITH IMPROVED SEALING PROPERTIES

摘要

An apparatus (10) for creating a three dimensional device (100). The apparatus comprises a dispensing head (14) for dispensing material, and a base member (16) for receiving the material dispensed from the dispensing head (14). A controller (20) is provided for controlling the operation of the apparatus (10). The apparatus is operable to create the three dimensional device (100) by depositing a series of line deposits of material from the dispensing head (14) based on predetermined commands sent by the controller (20). The controller (20) is operable to control how the line deposits are dispensed to improve the sealing properties of the device (100).