Apparatus and method for thermal normalization in three-dimensional article manufacturing

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PATENT NO 5572431
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08326009

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A method and apparatus for forming a three-dimensional article includes dispensing build material and thermally normalizing predetermined portions thereof at predetermined intervals during construction of the article. The thermal energy may be provided by a heated body advanced adjacent to or in contact with the surface portions. Thermal energy may also be supplied by a radiation source. The thermal normalization may be performed after a predetermined number of successive layers are dispensed. Related methods are also disclosed.

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ZUCKER JERRY4838 JENKINS AVE NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29405

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Brown, Robert B Duncan, SC 26 876
Kirschman, Charles F Central, SC 5 266
Menhennett, Herbert E Easley, SC 9 423

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