Method and container for loading feedstock bars into additive friction stir deposition machine
A friction stir, raw material rod technology, applied in the field of additive manufacturing, can solve problems such as waste
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[0020] In view of the considerations discussed above, systems, methods, and apparatus are provided that involve loading feedstock rods for deposition in additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) manufacturing. Briefly, a plurality of stock bars are held in the receptacle of the AFSD machine, one of which is moved from a staging position by a staging mechanism into axial alignment with the mandrel of the AFSD machine. Multiple stock bars are held in the container by various structures and / or mechanisms, such as coil springs, chains and gear assemblies. The preparation mechanism may take different forms, including in the form of actuators (eg, motors), preparation springs, and rods.
[0021] The use of a container to hold and prepare a plurality of raw material rods enables each rod to be fed into the mandrel and deposited substantially continuously. As such, such a vessel enables the AFSD machine to be operated with an increased average deposition rate and with reduced or no op...
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