Patent ID: 9126365
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: B29B,B29C,B29K,B33Y

Abstract:
1. A method for manufacturing a part, the method comprising: supplying a core reinforced filament having a solidified matrix material impregnating reinforcing strands aligned along the core reinforced filament; receiving the core reinforced filament in a cutter; cutting the core reinforced filament at a temperature in which the matrix material is unmelted; receiving the cut core reinforced filament in a nozzle; heating the core reinforced filament in the nozzle as the core reinforced filament is displaced out of the nozzle; dragging forward the core reinforced filament through the nozzle by applying a dragging force at least via the reinforcing strands; applying pressure with the nozzle to continuously compact the core reinforced filament as the core reinforced filament is fused into the part; and fusing the compacted core reinforced filament into the part.