DISCRETE 3D DEPOSITION PRINTER

摘要

Embodiments of a solid free form printer and a discrete deposition head are disclosed. The solid free form printer may include one or more discrete deposition heads. A discrete deposition head includes a feeder configured to feed a target material in solid form to a deposition assembly. The deposition assembly is configured to create a deposition piece from the target material and dispense the deposition piece onto a portion of the printed object, wherein the deposition piece is in solid form within the deposition assembly. The discrete deposition head also includes a target heat source that heats the portion of the printed object where the target material is to be placed.

主权项

1. A discrete deposition head for a solid-free form printer comprising:
a feeder configured to feed a target material in solid form to a deposition assembly; the deposition assembly, wherein the deposition assembly is configured to:
create a deposition piece from the target material; anddispense the deposition piece onto a portion of a printed object, wherein the deposition piece is in solid form within the deposition assembly; and a target heat source, wherein the target heat source heats the portion of the printed object in an area where the dispensed deposition piece is to be placed.