A METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR FORMING AN OBJECT

摘要

A method for forming an object, comprising: providing at least a first material having a melting point at a first temperature and a second material having a melting point at a second temperature; heating at least a portion of the first and second materials above the first and second temperatures to form a substantially molten alloy, the molten alloy having a solidifying point at a third temperature, the third temperature being less than the first temperature and the second temperature; providing substantially solid further material to at least a portion of the molten alloy, the further material having a melting point at a temperature greater than the third temperature; and heating at least a portion of the substantially solid further material above the temperature of the melting point of the further material.