Jabil Inc.
APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SACRIFICIAL MICROSPHERES TO FORM ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED FOAM
Last updated:
Abstract:
The disclosed exemplary apparatuses, systems and methods provide a three-dimensional foam molding, produced via a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process in which regions of respective layers of pulverant are selectively melted via introduction of electromagnetic energy. These apparatuses, systems and methods may include layers of the pulverant comprising at least thermoplastic polyurethane polymer (TPU) coated upon a sacrificial base particle, wherein the TPU is coated via one of spray drying and a fluidized vessel.
Status:
Application
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
6 Dec 2019
Issue date:
7 Apr 2022