Component and watermark formed by additive manufacturing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9826115
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15154303

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A method of forming a three-dimensional article includes sequentially forming a plurality of first two-dimensional layers and a second two-dimensional layer. The second two-dimensional layer includes a second outer edge and a second inner area within the boundary defined by the second outer edge. The second inner area includes uniform physical characteristic and a watermark area within the second inner area having a physical characteristic different from that of the second inner area. An article includes a body with an inner area having a physical characteristic. A watermark is within the inner area and has a physical characteristic different from the physical characteristic of the inner area.

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CATERPILLAR INCPEORIA IL 61629-9510

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Allott, Mark T Mapleton, US 24 112
Misfeldt, Eric D Hopedale, US 2 5
Pierz, Stephen J Peoria, US 18 133

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