Method and apparatus for surface finishing and support material removal (deci duo)

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11491724
APP PUB NO 20190176403A1
SERIAL NO

16209778

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Apparatuses and methods for removing support material from and/or smoothing surfaces of an additive-manufactured part are disclosed. Apparatuses may include a spraying chamber, a support surface within the spraying chamber, and one or more nozzles having the ability to spray a fluid at the additive-manufactured parts. The fluid may include a liquid and solid particles carried by the liquid. The support surface may have the ability to support the additive manufactured part. The apparatus may include a tank having the ability to hold at least some of the fluid. A heater may be included for heating the fluid to a desired temperature.

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POSTPROCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC2495 MAIN STREET SUITE 615 BUFFALO NY 14214

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Hutchinson, Daniel Joshua Lancaster, US 29 56

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