Patent ID: 10596762

Abstract:
An example system may include a computing device and an additive manufacturing tool. The computing device may define a digital representation of an inclined channel at least partially within a component, including an angle θ based on a formula θ=2 tan−1 [tan(λ/2)/sin(α)]. The inclined channel may define a longitudinal axis inclined at the angle α relative to a build direction, and may include a gabled roof configured to collapse into an arched roof. The angle λ is a predetermined interior angle of the gabled roof measured in a plane substantially parallel to the build direction. The angle θ is an interior angle of the gabled roof in a plane substantially normal to the inclined longitudinal axis. The computing device may control, based on the digital representation, the additive manufacturing tool to deposit a material along the build direction to fabricate the component including the inclined channel.