Patent ID: 7003864

Claim:
A method for producing a part, comprising the following steps: a) applying a first layer consisting of a support material; to a construction platform in a flat form or according to a contour of the part; b) introducing at least one recess into said support material, wherein said recess introduced into said support material is larger at least in portions than the contour of the desired part and thus surrounds said part with an allowance; c) filling said recess with a construction material; d) machining the part to form the desired contour and to remove said allowance such that both a part of said construction material and a part of said support material are removed and at least one new recess is thus created; e) applying a further layer of support material, said further layer filling both said new recess and a further layer positioned thereabove; f) repeating steps b) through e) until completion of said part; and g) removing said support material.