Method for fabricating articles by sequential layer deposition

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06088808

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A method is described for the production of bulk rapidly solidified metallic articles of near-net shape, by depositing multiple thin layers of feedstock using an energy beam to fuse each layer onto a substrate. The feedstock may be in the form of metal powder or wire. Different finished geometries are also described.

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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONHARTFORD, CT4314

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Breinan, Edward M Glastonbury, CT 1 163
Brown, Clyde O Newington, CT 7 231
Kear, Bernard H Madison, CT 45 1139

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