Additive Manufacturing Apparatus TRIZ Cases

Multiple thin cutting inserts are molded as one stem-connected part to simplify handling, cut product loss, and reduce one-by-one finishing.

Laser fusion across stacked fusible sheets forms monolithic parts with complex geometry, better surface finish, and less support.

Recirculating powder only where needed removes the fixed powder bed, cutting powder use, easing part retrieval, and simplifying large AM equipment.

Interchangeable mold sections fit different cores while thermal and pressure control reduce core cracking and improve casting precision.

3D-printed microtube arrays and integrated headers raise heat transfer effectiveness while cutting exchanger size and weight for vehicles.

Damaged gas turbine airfoil trailing edges are rebuilt by additive manufacturing with ejection slots, cutting replacement downtime and restoring cooling.

Ceramic resistive point contacts and conductive face contacts create 3-2-1 EDM support that limits arcing and wear on rough additively manufactured parts.

A homing and feedback-controlled build plate keeps powder-bed surface level stable, improving solidification accuracy and separation force consistency.

A temperature-controlled helium gas flow cools the build part during and after processing to preserve fine grains without slowing additive manufacturing.

A portal machine separates additive and cutting zones with an openable partition, cutting setup time, floor space, and head contamination.

Variable beam spot size based on fused thickness limits melt pool widening, reducing porosity and enabling thinner overhangs.

Controlled powder size and particle porosity improve binder distribution and sintering, producing dense, homogeneous cermet carbide parts.

A beam splitter and pinhole sample high-power laser output for accurate beam profiling without rapidly degrading calibration sensors.

Multiple pyrometer segments track temperatures ahead of and behind the laser spot, enabling faster thermal-gradient control in 3D welding.

Pulsed laser interaction displaces discrete material volumes from a stream for precise placement in printing and additive manufacturing.

Gray-Scott reaction diffusion and stress-based optimization automate anisotropic fiber tool paths with controlled spacing and orientation.

A third-metal interface layer enables additive joining of steel and titanium, avoiding unstable intermetallics while building a strong graded bond.

Temporary drainage paths and vacuum powder removal enable sealed porous matrices with low weight, retained strength, and graded density.

A grounded movable charge shield covers unsintered powder during electron beam sintering to stop charge-up, powder scattering, and smoke.

A PID-based power map adjusts laser power and scan speed in real time to suppress AM spatter, keyholes, and porosity.

Simulated calibration patterns optimize irradiation parameters for additive manufacturing, cutting calibration steps and reducing stitching errors.

A tailored solution-aging and overaging sequence gives additively manufactured A205 aluminum a uniform grain structure and cast-like strength.

Layer-by-layer impurity removal, temperature control, and machining reduce weld defect buildup in arc-welded 3D metal lamination.

Curved fluid passages in an additively made anvil improve coolant delivery, lubrication, and chip removal at the cutting edge.

Pre-validating each layer’s laser scan area against the molding boundary prevents off-bed irradiation, build failure, and wasted powder.

A rigid support frame and monolithic AM grid tool cut weight and cost while keeping large contoured support surfaces stable in transport.

A hollow thin-skin landing gear support cuts weight, drag, and buffeting noise while preserving strength through curved geometry and additive manufacturing.

A hybrid casting-plus-additive approach forms thin high-aspect amorphous metal sections while preserving rapid cooling, mold-free geometry, and lower cost.

A Fe-Si aluminum powder composition improves additive-built part hardness and porosity while supporting faster builds at lower energy density.

A common support moves powder and gas dispensers together to cool fused layers faster, stabilize temperature, and speed the next build pass.

Internal serpentine thermal passages in a valve body deliver more uniform heating or cooling, preventing cold spots, freezing, and viscosity drift.

Mechanical oscillation guides metallic droplet deposition to join dissimilar materials with strong bonds, lower joint complexity, and less heat.

Antioxidant-coated, irradiated polymer particles form an acetabular cup liner with lower oxidation and wear, helping reduce loosening and bone loss.

Controlled carbide additives in tungsten carbide powder suppress particle growth, raising hardness while reducing cracking in 3D molded parts.

A phase-separated copper-base hardfacing alloy forms hard particles in a soft matrix to improve valve-seat wear resistance without sacrificing machinability.

A closed-loop powder dispenser, hopper, and blower reuse unused build powder to cut material waste, machine bulk, and retrieval complexity.

Custom 3D-scanned palate expanders use tailored force-generating polymers to improve fit, comfort, and manufacturing efficiency.

Sensors scan partially printed layers to detect defects, then remove unwanted material so printing can continue with better dimensional accuracy.

Iron-based powder bed fusion alloys balance hardness, strength, and elongation while reducing cracking and porosity in 3D printed parts.

Integrally formed baffle cells in a 3D lattice heat exchanger separate fluid paths, simplify fabrication, and reduce pressure loss.

Adds ferrous and carbon-based filler to worn surfaces to rebuild case-hardened layers with controlled hardness and preserved strength.

Coordinating laser scan direction with protective gas flow keeps splashes and fumes out of the optical path, improving 3D part quality.

Notched wings or lips let fluid pressure energize a wellhead annulus seal from below, improving high-pressure sealing with less preload.

Fluted surfaces boost convection cooling in a compact deposition head, cutting heat absorption without liquid cooling or added contamination risk.

A dual-window deflection unit uses variable focal adjustment and wavelength-separated beam paths to keep laser scanning accurate during monitoring.

Chemical etching removes hard-to-access additive metal deposition supports in one step, cutting operator time and improving surface finish.

A hollow C-shaped spring with varying cross-sections delivers elevator braking force while cutting weight, material cost, and tooling complexity.

Non-equilibrium eutectic aluminum alloys improve hot tearing resistance in additive manufacturing, then dissolve post-processing to retain strength.

Laser removal at the layer boundary prevents protrusions in powder-binder 3D shaping, improving accuracy while reducing processing steps.

A layered workpiece holder uses a low-conductivity plate, high-conductivity plate, and fins to block heat damage and improve cooling in additive manufacturing.