| 摘要 |
A method and apparatus for forming an elongated article, such as a wire or rod, by an additive directed light fabrication process is disclosed. The elongated article (50) is formed by melting and depositing particulate material into a deposition zone (28) which has been designed to yield the desired article shape and dimensions. The article is withdrawn form the deposition zone as it is formed, thus enabling formation of the article in a continuous process. Alternatively, the deposition zone is moved along any of numerous deposition paths away from the article being formed. |
