CPC B29C 64/165 (2017.08) [B29C 35/0805 (2013.01); B29C 64/106 (2017.08); B29C 64/118 (2017.08); B29C 64/209 (2017.08); B29C 64/386 (2017.08); B29C 70/06 (2013.01); B29C 70/384 (2013.01); B33Y 10/00 (2014.12); B33Y 30/00 (2014.12); B33Y 50/02 (2014.12); B33Y 70/10 (2020.01); B33Y 80/00 (2014.12); B29B 15/122 (2013.01); B29C 2035/0827 (2013.01); B29K 2105/0058 (2013.01); B29K 2105/08 (2013.01); B29K 2105/12 (2013.01); B29K 2105/16 (2013.01); B29K 2307/04 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An apparatus for additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object, comprising:
a supply of thermoplastic material;
a supply of thermoset material;
a supply of continuous strand material;
a nozzle configured to receive the thermoplastic material, the thermoset material, and the continuous strand material;
a heater associated with the nozzle and configured to liquefy the thermoplastic material inside the nozzle;
an automated mechanical apparatus connected to the nozzle; and
at least one processing unit programmed to control the automated mechanical apparatus to move the nozzle while a composite material including the continuous strand material coated with the thermoplastic and thermoset materials discharges from the nozzle.
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