Patent ID: 6159411
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B29C,B29K,B33Y,G05B

Abstract:
A stereolithographic method of forming a three-dimensional object from a plurality of adhered laminae by exposing successive layers of a material to prescribed stimulation, comprising:providing data representing an object to be formed;providing answers to a series of questions, including answers to stereolithographic machine type, recoating device, material type, and data file units;automatically determining a group of styles to be used in forming the object, wherein the determination is derived based on the answers provided, the styles including build styles and support styles;forming a layer of material according to at least one of the styles of the group, wherein the layer is formed in preparation for forming a successive lamina of the object, the layer in the object being formed according to at least one selected build style that includes geometric features;exposing the material to the prescribed stimulation to form a successive lamina of the object, wherein the exposure is performed according to at least one of the styles of the group; andrepeating the acts of forming and exposing a plurality of times in order to form the object from a plurality of laminae.