WIRE-STRAIGHTENING APPARATUS FOR DIRECTED ENERGY DEPOSITION ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20240351092A1
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18683000

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An apparatus for straightening wire in a directed energy deposition additive manufacturing machine. The apparatus includes at least three roller bearings positioned along one side of a longitudinal axis and a first adjustable bearing and a second adjustable bearing positioned along another side of the longitudinal axis. The first adjustable bearing and the second adjustable bearing are connected to a body and are positioned in a staggered alternating pattern with the at least three roller bearings. Further. the first adjustable bearing and the second adjustable bearing are each configured to apply a load to the wire. A directed energy deposition additive manufacturing machine includes the apparatus. A method for straightening a wire including feeding the wire into the apparatus.

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NEXA3D INC1957 EASTMAN AVE UNIT C VENTURA CA 93003

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
CAREY, Daniel Austin, US 5 12
EICHELE, Chad Lake Forest, US 19 2099
HEGAZY, Omar Long Beach, US 2 19
SWEENEY, Charles Brandon Pflugerville, US 20 18

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