An additive manufacturing device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TUSAŞ - TÜRK HAVACILIK & UZAY SANAYİİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-22
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MACHINE The technical field to which the invention relates: The invention involves the use of an ultrasonic vibrating device (horn) and vibrations in different axes. 5 that increase the efficiency and quality of additive manufacturing production systems through temperature variations It is related to additive manufacturing equipment. State of the art: In additive manufacturing, many processes rely on melting the material with the input of heat. Melting a material by raising it to a high temperature in a small area in a short period of time. This presents many metallurgical problems, and some materials are also 10 Because it is not weldable, aluminum 7075 and 2024 used in aviation. These alloys cannot be used directly in fusion additive manufacturing processes. Used in metal additive manufacturing processes for producing products without heat input. Ultrasonic vibration, as one of the methods, is mechanically and metallurgically superior. It promises features. In ultrasonic vibration additive manufacturing processes, the part, 15 The material undergoes plastic deformation in a small area, and the seams in this area... and is produced by welding across layers. The process involves making the metal sheet vibrate under ultrasonic energy. The device is based on integrating with the underlying layer through plastic deformation. Additive manufacturing, in addition to the many advantages it promises, involves producing the final product. 20 It still has problems that need to be solved when desired. These are mainly high temperatures. The inputs can be listed as warping, porosity, and anisotropy in the microstructure. These problems... To solve this, many supporting processes are being studied and integrated into the systems. is being done. Although ultrasonic welding has been a known method for years, ultrasonic additive manufacturing is an innovative 25 It emerges as an additive manufacturing method. Production using ultrasonic vibration. Since there is no melting in the processes, solidification and thermal gradient have an effect on the material. porosity, warping, grain size, grain orientation resulting from its effect No problems have been encountered. There is still much work to be done regarding the microstructure. 2 However, this is the most common issue encountered in additive manufacturing with ultrasonic vibration. The problem is the inability to merge between layers. However, in the lower layer or The contaminants that accumulate and adhere to the surface of the raw material remain trapped between layers. Ultrasonic additive manufacturing differs because it does not integrate with heat input. The use of materials together, embedded features such as sensor integration within the part. It is a suitable production method for the systems. United States registration number “US2017252813A1” in the known state of the art. The patent application originating from the countries has been examined. The invention that is the subject of the application is: The study was conducted on the "fused filament fabrication" production method using metallic raw materials. from the production of metal materials through improvements 10 It is mentioned that the production method developed within the scope of the invention allows for interlayer production. force tools that can be applied locally on the surface to increase adhesion and an ultrasonic vibration device that will increase the bonding between the layers Its use includes layers via a device that provides ultrasonic vibration. It is mentioned that additional energy is applied throughout. Here, the raw material is in a pile of 15. before reaching the forming nozzle, the temperature is predetermined by the user. the temperature brought about by the preheating process and the ambient temperature brought about after the preheating process It is stated that it is higher than the operating temperature but lower than the processing temperature. (Appendix) In this context, during 3D material production, the necessary measurements are taken on the material. Used to perform this function, the ultrasonic vibration device has 20 on the table or nozzle. optical, laser, temperature, motion, sound, weight, infrared sensors that can be positioned The use of detectors is mentioned. They are designed to move together with the nozzle. and at least one triggered to move the material being laid. because the roller is in place and will be applied continuously or with heat three-dimensional 25 with robotic arms on a stack that will have the capability It is mentioned that it is moved along the axis. A pile of metallic material is placed on top. It is produced by laying additional conductive layers on the plate on which it is manufactured. by passing a current through it, it can be raised to the desired temperature, or its temperature can be adjusted accordingly. It is mentioned that it can be changed. United States 30, registration number “US10254499B1”, in the known state of the art. Patent applications originating from various countries have been examined. The invention that is the subject of the application involves several... By using multiple additives, different materials can be used simultaneously in the same process. 3 and electronic equipment components on the table in a coaxial manner The text discusses an additive manufacturing method aimed at producing [product]. Patent The document describes electronic equipment as a collection of multiple components. since the feed wires are transmitted and accordingly polymer-metal composite material It is mentioned that the production is carried out on a table. 5 The current state of the art includes additive manufacturing methods. However, high-technology methods are also available. heat input, warping, porosity, anisotropy in microstructure, material in a small area metallurgical problems in melting it by raising it to a high temperature in a short period of time It is happening. In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions, topic 10 Due to its shortcomings, an improvement is needed in the relevant technical field. It has been made. The purpose of the invention: The main purpose of the invention is the use of an ultrasonic vibration device for ultrasonic vibration and 15 Additive manufacturing is achieved by applying vibrational movements on different axes. The goal is to increase its effectiveness. Another purpose of the invention is to allow material entering the system in wire form to pass through a roller. by undergoing a cross-sectional change through this process, the raw material's thickness and width are known, and It is transformed into a calculated form and made suitable for spreading by ultrasonic vibration. 20 It is the arrival. Another purpose of the invention is to deform the plastic used by heating it with a laser. The goal is to make shaping easier by enabling it to be carried out more effectively. Another purpose of the invention is for determining the wire width during the rolling process and subsequent operation. The goal is to obtain detailed data through the use of cameras. 25 Another aim of the invention is to embed sensors and systems between layers. The goal is to obtain systems. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with reference to these figures, it becomes clearer. 4 This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. This should be done taking that into consideration. Explanation of the figures: FIGURE -1; Front view of the additive manufacturing device that is the subject of the invention. It is a drawing that gives. 5 Reference numbers: 1. Vibration device 2. Material in wire form. 3. Rolled material 4. Shaping roller 10 5. First process monitoring camera 6. Second process monitoring camera 7. Workpiece Layer 8 Table 9, Number 15 10. Thermal control system 11. Table vibration device attachment 12. Cooling ducts 13. Laser preheating system 14. Vibration roller 20 15. Preheating device 16. Force meter E. Additive manufacturing device Description of the invention: The invention involves the use of an ultrasonic vibrating device (horn) and vibrations in different axes. Increasing the efficiency and quality of additive manufacturing production systems through temperature variations It relates to the additive manufacturing device (E). In the additive manufacturing device (E), material in wire form (2) is used. Wire 5 The material in the form (2) will be positioned between the workpiece (7) and the vibrating device (1). The workpiece (7) is laid on the workpiece by the user and / or autonomously and the final It is included in the product structure. In the form of wire entering the additive manufacturing device (E). The material (2) undergoes a cross-sectional change by means of a forming roller (4). The section undergoing change is predetermined by the user or manufacturer and is 10 Raw material which becomes rolled material (3), with known thickness and width and It is transformed into a calculated form and made suitable for spreading using ultrasonic vibration. In addition, the material in wire form (2) comes to the forming roller (4) laid directly between the ultrasonic vibrating device (1) and the workpiece (7) without entering Production is being carried out. First process monitoring after forming roller (4) 15 The width of the rolled material (3) is detected and controlled by visual processing with its camera (5). The first process monitoring camera (5) monitors the material in wire form (2). during shaping on the shaping roller (4) applied on it It measures and transmits the force data to the user in real time. First process monitoring. camera (5), shaping roller (4) and vibration 20 according to the measured force data. It allows the distance between the rollers (14) to be changed. The forces on the forming roller (4) will be generated by the user. This is determined according to the material properties. First process monitoring during the process. rolling force on the wire-shaped material (2) with its camera (5) Abnormalities in the values can be monitored. Rolling forces 25 Depending on the possible variations, the final material laid on the workpiece (7) In order to prevent the properties from changing, the forming roller (4) vibrates. The distance between the rollers (14) is adjusted by moving the vibrating device (1). is provided here. The forming roller (4) and the vibrating roller (14) The distance between the vibration device (1) can be moved left or right by the user or autonomously 30 This is achieved by moving the laser in this way. With a linear or point laser. to more effectively achieve plastic deformation of the material before plastic deformation 6 It is heated for this purpose. Contamination between layers (8) during stacking. The status is monitored by the second process monitoring camera (6). The second process The presence of contamination is instantly detected and controlled by the monitoring camera (6). is being done. The material in wire form (2) is shaped when it enters the additive manufacturing device (E) 5 In the case of the roller (4), the vibration before the roller (14), If there is no roller (14), then the additive manufacturing device (E) is not entered into the system. It is heated immediately before. Here, linear preheating is achieved by means of a laser preheating system (13). and / or rolled material containing point structure (3), on the workpiece (7) Heating before spreading to increase the effect of plastic deformation 10 Rolled material (3) is provided by the user onto the workpiece (7). and / or are laid out autonomously. The ultrasonic vibration device is cooled by (1) cooling channel (12) to extend its working life. is increased. The cooling channel (12) is 15 thanks to the coolant inside it. to provide cooling of the vibrating device (1) and to have a length on the vibrating device (1) It is located along the end of the vibrating device (1). The vibrating roller (14) at the end of the vibrating device (1) is different It performs biaxial motion by carrying out eccentric rotational motion at high speeds. This movement, combined with the effect of ultrasonic vibration as well as the up-and-down motion, is used for tattooing. This effect is created. Additionally, the smoothing effect is also created by its left-right movement. 20 The vibration device (1) acts as an apparatus that provides vibration to the melt pool. It is observed that the frequency and amplitude of the eccentric rotational movement are adjustable. It includes a vibration device (1), with a manipulator with six degrees of freedom. It is being checked. A table vibration device attachment that provides vibration on at least two axes on the table (9) 25 (11) is included. Thanks to this attachment, both the workpiece (7) and the table vibration The device attachment (11) is vibrated and the vibration effect on the workpiece (7) is being increased. In the additive manufacturing device (E), metal, polymer and composite (metal, polymer matrix, (metal, polymer, ceramic reinforced) materials can be processed using this additive manufacturing device (E) 30 It can be produced by the processes involved in the manufacturing processes it carries out. Table (9), It has cooling and heating capabilities thanks to its thermal control system (10). Heat With the controlled table (9), the temperature of the workpiece (7) can be adjusted and 7 It can be changed. The cutting process is done by laser preheating system (13) and vibration. This is achieved by operating the roller (14) in the reverse direction. The force meter (16) works While the laying of rolled material (3) continues on part (7) the laying surface It allows the pressure applied to be measured and monitored in real time. Force gauge (16) is located on the vibration device (1). Thanks to the force gauge (16), the workpiece 5 (7) errors such as warping that may occur on the rolled layer laid on it the prior determination and accordingly the vibration roller (14) approximately It is moved. The vibration causes plastic deformation. Anode-cathode functions are provided by applying voltage between the roller (14) and the workpiece (7) Heating can be performed on the surface. Layers during stacking (8) 10 A second process monitoring camera is used to track the contamination level between them. (6) is located. The second process monitoring camera (6) is between the layers (8). It monitors the presence of contamination in real-time. Simultaneous stacking of multiple materials side-by-side by feeding them in. Composite material deposition process can be performed. Different layers (8) different 15 Composite materials can be obtained using various materials. Different types As a result of transferring wires made of materials onto surfaces, a certain layer (8) After the number of layers, the final product is a composite material. Between the layers (8) Sensor systems can be installed to create embedded systems. Processing of the material in wire form (2) on the forming roller (4) 20 Before this stage, a preheating process is carried out. This preheating process... Preheating is performed by the heating device (15). The preheating device (15) is wired rolling process of the material in the form (2) on the forming roller (4) This ensures that the temperature is raised to the required values. In this way, the spreading Thermal gradient differences that may occur on the surface can be prevented. Preheating device 25 (15), plastic deformation temperature value or above this temperature value It enables its removal.
Claims
8 REQUESTS 1. Additive manufacturing device (E), its feature is; production with additive manufacturing device (E). At least one workpiece in bulk material form (7), additive The manufacturing device (E) is located on the workpiece (7) and is placed on the workpiece by the user. at least one that allows the application of a predetermined amount of vibration. The vibrating device (1) will stay between the workpiece (7) and the vibrating device (1) and the final The workpiece (7) is placed on the product structure by the user and / or at least one wire-shaped material laid autonomously (2); wire by changing the cross-section of the material in the form (2) the user and / or producer 10 rolled material in wire form, predetermined by (3) at least one shaping roller (4) that brings the workpiece into shape; workpiece (7) rolled material laid on top by the user and / or autonomously material (3), thanks to the coolant fluid inside it, the vibration device (1) cooling and vibration device (1) located along its length 15 area at least one cooling channel (12); vibrating device (1) on workpiece (7) located at the end that contacts the rolled material (3) laid out, user eccentric rotational motion at different speeds by and / or autonomously and It performs a two-axis rotational motion, which will be placed on the workpiece (7). In addition to the ultrasonic vibration effect on the rolled material (3), 20 Allows the creation of a tattoo effect through up and down movement. It is characterized by containing a vibrating roller (14).
2. An additive manufacturing device system conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; table (9) a device positioned to provide vibration in at least two axes and to be vibrated with at least one 25 that increases the vibration effect on the workpiece (7). It includes several table vibration device attachments (11).
3. An additive manufacturing device system conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; the table (9) at least one that enables it to have cooling and / or heating capability It includes a thermal control system (10).
4. An additive manufacturing system conforming to Claim 1, featuring ultrasonic 30 Cooling process with cooling channel (12) which has vibration feature 9 applied, with a vibrating roller (14) at its end, six degrees of freedom It includes a vibration device (1) controlled by a manipulator of a certain degree.
5. An additive manufacturing system conforming to Claim 1, characterized by its linear and / or... Laying of rolled material (3) containing point structure onto workpiece (7) heating it beforehand to increase the effect of plastic deformation 5 It must include at least one laser preheating system (13).
6. Additive manufacturing system conforming to Claim 1, characterized by its wire form. during the shaping of the material (2) on the shaping roller (4) It measures and transmits data on the force applied to it in real time to the user. According to the measured force data, the forming roller (4) and the vibrating roller 10 (14) the first process that allows changing the distance between them It includes a surveillance camera (5).
7. Additive manufacturing system conforming to Claim 1, its feature is; during stacking Monitoring for the purpose of monitoring the contamination status between layers (8) The person performing the procedure, 15 minutes after the immediate detection of the presence of contamination. The process that provides control is to include a second process monitoring camera (6).
8. Additive manufacturing system conforming to Claim 1, characterized by its forming function. After the roller (4), the width of the rolled material (3) is visually processed. at least one first process monitoring camera (5) that detects and controls It includes. 20 9. Additive manufacturing system conforming to Claim 1, characterized by its plastic material. by applying tension between the vibrating roller (14) which causes deformation A process in which anode and cathode functions are fulfilled and heating is carried out on the surface. It contains part (7).
10. Additive manufacturing equipment system conforming to Claim 1, its feature is; cooling and heating 25 It contains a heat-controlled thermal plate (9) with the ability to do so.
11. Additive manufacturing device system in accordance with Claim 1, its feature is; workpiece (7) While the laying of rolled material (3) continues on the laying surface a vibration device that allows the pressure applied to be measured and monitored in real time (1) It must contain at least one force gauge (16) on it. 30 12. Additive manufacturing system conforming to Claim 1, characterized by its adjustable thermal properties. It has the feature of enabling the part to rotate on two axes, left and right. It contains a table (9) whose orientation can be changed.
13. Additive manufacturing device system in accordance with Claim 1, its feature is that the workpiece (7) It contains a table (9) whose temperature can be adjusted and changed. 5 14. Additive manufacturing system conforming to Claim 1, its characteristic feature is vibration. before the vibrating roller (14) in the case where the roller (14) is located additive manufacturing device in the absence of heated, vibrating roller (14) It contains material in the form of wire (2) that is laid directly without entering the system.
15. Additive manufacturing system conforming to Claim 1, its feature is; raw material 10 the material in the form of wire (2), which enters as material, forming roller (4) undergoes cross-sectional change and is made suitable for spreading by ultrasonic vibration. It contains rolled material in the form of wire (3).
16. Additive manufacturing system conforming to Claim 1, its characteristic feature being; the vibration device (1) located at the end, performing eccentric rotational motion at different speeds, biaxial 15 The effect of movement is caused by ultrasonic vibration as well as up-and-down movement. a tattooing effect is created with the movement to the right and left, and a smearing effect is also achieved with the movement to the left and right. It contains at least one vibrating roller (14) that forms.
17. Additive manufacturing system conforming to Claim 1, characterized by its wire form. Before the material is processed in the (2) forming roller (4), 20 temperature that will allow it to be rolled in the forming roller (4) It includes a preheating apparatus (15) which enables the values to be raised to their values.