JP2020117814A - Method for manufacturing three-dimensional molded article and apparatus for manufacturing three-dimensional molded article - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce post-treatment processes after a three-dimensional molded article is formed.SOLUTION: A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional molded article includes: a layer formation step of forming a layer by use of a fluidic composition comprising component particles of a three-dimensional molded article and a fluidic composition comprising support-forming particles for forming a support that supports the three-dimensional molded article during forming the three-dimensional molded article; and an energy imparting step of imparting energy to the component particles and the support-forming particles. In the energy imparting step, energy is imparted in such a manner that the temperature of the component particles and the support-forming particles is equal to or higher than the melting point of the component particles and lower than the melting point of the support-forming particles.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure and a manufacturing apparatus for a three-dimensional structure.

Conventionally, various methods of manufacturing a three-dimensional structure are implemented. Among them, a method of forming a three-dimensional structure using a fluid composition is disclosed.
For example, in Patent Document 1, a layer is formed using a metal paste as a fluid composition, and a corresponding region of a three-dimensional structure is irradiated with a laser to be sintered or melted to manufacture a three-dimensional structure. A manufacturing method is disclosed.

JP, 2008-184622, A

However, in the case of manufacturing a three-dimensional structure while sintering or melting the corresponding region of the three-dimensional structure, the heat of sintering or melting also causes the portion other than the corresponding region of the three-dimensional structure to sinter or melt. It may be melted and a heavy load such as a separating operation when removing the three-dimensional structure and a molding operation after the removing may be heavy. That is, in the conventional manufacturing method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure, it has not been possible to sufficiently reduce the post-treatment process of the manufactured three-dimensional structure.

Then, the objective of this invention is reducing the post-processing process after forming a three-dimensional molded object.

The method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to the first aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a flowable composition containing particles of a constituent material of a three-dimensional structure, and a method for forming the three-dimensional structure. A layer forming step of forming a layer using a fluid composition containing support part forming particles forming a support part supporting the three-dimensional structure, and energy to the constituent material particles and the support part forming particles. An energy applying step of applying, wherein the energy applying step has a temperature of the constituent material particles and the supporting portion forming particles equal to or higher than a melting point of the constituent material particles and lower than a melting point of the supporting portion forming particles. Thus, it is characterized by applying energy.

According to this aspect, energy is applied so that the temperature of the constituent material particles and the particles for forming the supporting portion is equal to or higher than the melting point of the constituent material particles and lower than the melting point of the supporting portion forming particles. Therefore, it is possible to suppress melting of the support portion while melting the constituent material of the three-dimensional structure. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the load of the separation work when removing the three-dimensional structure and the molding work after the removal from being increased by melting the part other than the corresponding region of the three-dimensional structure. Therefore, the post-treatment process after forming the three-dimensional structure can be reduced.

In the method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to the second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the layer forming step includes a fluid composition containing the constituent material particles and a fluid composition containing the support part forming particles. The composition is discharged in a droplet state to form the layer.

According to this aspect, the fluid composition containing the constituent material particles and the fluid composition containing the support portion forming particles are discharged in the form of droplets to form a layer. Therefore, a three-dimensional structure can be easily formed by forming the layer.

The method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to the third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first or second aspect, it has a laminating step of repeating the layer forming step.

According to this aspect, there is a laminating step in which the layer forming step is repeated. Therefore, a three-dimensional structure can be easily formed by repeating the layer forming step.

A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the energy application step is performed by the temperature of the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles. Is applied so that the temperature becomes equal to or higher than the sintering temperature of the support portion forming particles.

According to this aspect, energy is applied so that the temperature of the constituent material particles and the particles for forming the supporting portion becomes equal to or higher than the sintering temperature of the particles for forming the supporting portion. That is, the constituent material particles are melted and the support portion forming particles are sintered. Since the sintered portion can be easily separated from the melted portion, the post-treatment process after forming the three-dimensional structure can be reduced.

In the method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the layer forming step includes the constituent material particles after the energy applying step. It is characterized in that the thickness of the formed layer and the thickness of the layer corresponding to the layer and formed of the support portion forming particles are adjusted to be uniform.

According to this aspect, after the energy applying step, the thickness of the layer made of the constituent material particles and the thickness of the layer made of the support portion forming particles corresponding to the layer are adjusted to be uniform. Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the layer thickness due to the difference in layer thickness between the support layer and the constituent layer, and it is possible to easily manufacture a highly accurate three-dimensional structure.

In the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the energy applying step performs the layer forming step for one layer or a plurality of layers. After that, it is executed.

According to this aspect, the energy applying step is performed after the layer forming step is performed for one layer or a plurality of layers. For example, by performing the energy application process after performing the multi-layered layer formation process, the number of constituent layer formation processes can be reduced and a three-dimensional structure can be rapidly manufactured. In addition, by performing the energy application step for each layer, both materials are exposed on the same surface in each layer even when one material is arranged to cover the other material on the slope portion or the like. Thus, it becomes possible to properly apply energy to each material.

In the method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, the energy applying step is the same for the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles. It is characterized by giving energy.

According to this aspect, the same energy is applied to the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles. Therefore, the energy application step can be easily executed.

In the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the energy imparting step according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, different energy is applied to the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles. Is given.

According to this aspect, different energies are applied to the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles. Therefore, effectively, by melting or excessively sintering the part other than the corresponding region of the three-dimensional structure, the load such as the separation work when removing the three-dimensional structure or the molding work after the removal is performed. It is possible to suppress the increase.

The method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein, after the energy applying step, the porosity of the layer formed of the constituent material particles. Is adjusted to be smaller than the porosity of the layer composed of the support portion forming particles corresponding to the layer.

According to this aspect, after the energy application step, the porosity of the layer formed of the constituent material particles is adjusted to be smaller than the porosity of the layer formed of the support portion forming particles corresponding to the layer. .. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the porosity of the layer formed of the support portion forming particles from becoming too small and the load of the separating operation when removing the three-dimensional structure and the molding operation after the removing from becoming large.

The method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is the method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, wherein the porosity of the layer formed of the support portion forming particles is the energy applying step. It is characterized in that the latter is adjusted to be smaller than that before the energy applying step.

According to this aspect, the porosity of the layer formed of the support portion forming particles is adjusted to be smaller after the energy application step than before the energy application step. Therefore, there is an advantage that the strength of the support portion is improved, and the structure can be reliably held in the steps up to the separation work for removing the three-dimensional structure.

In the method for producing a three-dimensional structure according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to tenth aspects, the constituent material particles are aluminum, titanium, iron, copper, magnesium, stainless steel, or a circle. It is a particle containing at least one component of aging steel, and the support portion forming particles are particles containing at least one component of silica, alumina, titanium oxide, and zircon oxide.

According to this aspect, by the energy application step, it is possible to melt the constituent material particles and easily control the supporting member forming particles to have a low sintering density, while ensuring the strength of the three-dimensional structure, It is possible to suppress an increase in load such as separation work when removing the three-dimensional structure and molding work after the removal.

A manufacturing apparatus for a three-dimensional structure according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention includes a discharging unit configured to discharge a fluid composition containing material particles of the three-dimensional structure, and the three-dimensional structure when the three-dimensional structure is formed. A discharge part for discharging a fluid composition containing support part forming particles forming a support part supporting the original shaped object, a fluid composition containing the constituent material particles, and a fluid composition containing the support part forming particles. And a control unit for controlling to form a layer using, and an energy applying unit for applying energy to the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles, the energy applying unit, the constituent material particles and the Energy is applied so that the temperature of the support portion forming particles is equal to or higher than the melting point of the constituent material particles and lower than the melting point of the support portion forming particles.

According to this aspect, energy is applied so that the temperature of the constituent material particles and the particles for forming the supporting portion is equal to or higher than the melting point of the constituent material particles and lower than the melting point of the supporting portion forming particles. Therefore, it is possible to suppress melting of the support portion while melting the constituent material of the three-dimensional structure. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the load of the separation work when removing the three-dimensional structure and the molding work after the removal from being increased by melting the part other than the corresponding region of the three-dimensional structure. Therefore, the post-treatment process after forming the three-dimensional structure can be reduced.

(A) is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the manufacturing apparatus of the three-dimensional molded object which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, (b) is an enlarged view of the C section shown in (a). (A) is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the manufacturing apparatus of the three-dimensional molded object which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, (b) is an enlarged view of C'section shown to (a). FIG. 1 is an external view of a head base according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the direction D shown in FIG. Sectional drawing of the E-E' part shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view conceptually illustrating the relationship between the arrangement of head units and the form of landing portions according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a plan view conceptually illustrating the relationship between the arrangement of the head units according to the embodiment of the present invention and the form of landing portions. FIG. 3 is a plan view conceptually illustrating the relationship between the arrangement of head units and the form of landing portions according to the embodiment of the present invention. The schematic diagram which shows the example of other arrangement|positioning of the head unit arrange|positioned at a head base. Schematic which represents the manufacturing process of the three-dimensional molded item which concerns on one Example of this invention. The flowchart of the manufacturing method of the three-dimensional molded item which concerns on one Example of this invention. Schematic which represents the manufacturing process of the three-dimensional molded item which concerns on one Example of this invention. The flowchart of the manufacturing method of the three-dimensional molded item which concerns on one Example of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 and 2 are schematic configuration diagrams showing a configuration of a manufacturing apparatus for a three-dimensional structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Here, the manufacturing apparatus for a three-dimensional structure of this embodiment includes two types of material supply units (head bases), but FIGS. 1 and 2 each show only one material supply unit. It is a figure, and the other material supply part is abbreviate|omitted and represented. The material supply unit of FIG. 1 is a material supply unit that supplies a fluid composition (constituent material) containing constituent material particles of a three-dimensional structure. The material supply unit of FIG. 2 supplies a fluid composition (support portion forming material) containing support portion forming particles that form a support portion that supports the three-dimensional structure when forming the three-dimensional structure. It is a material supply unit for supplying. The fluid composition containing the constituent material particles and the fluid composition containing the support portion forming particles of this example both contain a solvent and a binder, but those not containing them may be used. ..
In addition, the "three-dimensional modeling" in the present specification refers to forming a so-called three-dimensional model, and for example, a flat shape, a so-called two-dimensional shape, or a shape having a thickness is formed. It also includes doing. In addition, “supporting” means not only supporting from the lower side but also supporting from the lateral side and, in some cases, supporting from the upper side.

1 and 2, the three-dimensional structure manufacturing apparatus 2000 (hereinafter, referred to as a forming apparatus 2000) includes a base 110 and a driving device 111 as a driving unit included in the base 110, which is shown in FIG. The stage 120 is provided so as to be movable in the Z direction or driven in the rotation direction around the Z axis.
Then, as shown in FIG. 1, a head base 1100 having a plurality of head units 1400 having one end fixed to the base 110 and the other end having a constituent material discharging portion for discharging constituent material is provided. The head base support portion 130 is held and fixed.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a head unit 1400′ having one end fixed to the base 110 and the other end provided with a support forming material discharge section for discharging the support forming material is provided. A head base support part 130' is provided to hold and fix a plurality of head bases 1100'.
Here, the head base 1100 and the head base 1100′ are provided in parallel on the XY plane.
The constituent material discharge part 1230 and the support part formation material discharge part 1230′ have the same configuration except that the discharged materials (the constituent material and the support part formation material) are different. However, the configuration is not limited to this.

Layers 501, 502, and 503 are formed on the stage 120 during the process of forming the three-dimensional structure 500. Further, in a region facing the stage 120, a heating unit controller 1710 connected to a control unit 400 described later controls on/off of irradiation of thermal energy, and a heating unit 1700 capable of heating the entire region of the stage 120 is provided. It is provided.
In order to form the three-dimensional structure 500, heat energy is applied (energy is applied) by the heating unit 1700. Therefore, in order to protect the stage 120 from heat, the sample plate 121 having heat resistance is used. The three-dimensional structure 500 may be formed on the 121. By using, for example, a ceramic plate as the sample plate 121, high heat resistance can be obtained, and the reactivity with the constituent material of the three-dimensional structure to be melted is low, and the alteration of the three-dimensional structure 500 can be prevented. can do. In addition, in FIG. 1A and FIG. 2A, for convenience of description, three layers 501, 502, and 503 are illustrated, but up to a desired shape of the three-dimensional structure 500 (see FIG. 1A and The layers 50n in FIG. 2A are stacked.
Here, each of the layers 501, 502, 503,..., 50n is a support layer 300 formed of a supporting part forming material discharged from a supporting part forming material discharging part 1230′, and a constituent material discharging part 1230. And a constituent layer 310 (a layer corresponding to a constituent region of the three-dimensional structure 500) formed of a constituent material ejected from. In addition, after forming a layer for one layer with the constituent material discharged from the constituent material discharging portion 1230 and the supporting portion forming material discharged from the supporting portion forming material discharging portion 1230′, the entire layer is formed. Heat energy can be applied from the heating unit 1700 to melt each layer. Furthermore, the shape of the three-dimensional structure is completed by forming a plurality of layers of the constituent layer 310 and the support layer 300, and this is melted in a thermostatic chamber (heating unit) provided separately from the forming apparatus 2000. It is also possible to let.

Further, FIG. 1B is an enlarged conceptual view of a C portion showing the head base 1100 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1B, the head base 1100 holds a plurality of head units 1400. As will be described later in detail, one head unit 1400 is configured by holding the constituent material discharging unit 1230 included in the constituent material supply device 1200 on a holding jig 1400a. The constituent material discharge unit 1230 includes a discharge nozzle 1230a and a discharge drive unit 1230b that discharges the constituent material from the discharge nozzle 1230a by the material supply controller 1500.

Further, FIG. 2B is an enlarged conceptual view of the C′ portion showing the head base 1100′ shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2B, the head base 1100' holds a plurality of head units 1400'. The head unit 1400' is configured by holding a supporting part forming material discharge part 1230' provided in the supporting part forming material supply device 1200' on a holding jig 1400a'. The support part forming material discharge part 1230' includes a discharge nozzle 1230a' and a discharge drive part 1230b' for discharging the support part forming material from the discharge nozzle 1230a' by the material supply controller 1500.

In the present embodiment, the heating unit 1700 will be described as an energy irradiation unit that irradiates electromagnetic waves as heat energy. By using electromagnetic waves as the thermal energy for irradiation, the target supply material can be efficiently irradiated with energy, and a high-quality three-dimensional structure can be formed. Further, for example, the irradiation energy amount (power, scanning speed) can be easily controlled in accordance with the type of material to be ejected, and a three-dimensional structure with desired quality can be obtained. However, the structure is not limited to such a structure, and the structure may be heated by another method. Needless to say, it is not limited to melting by electromagnetic waves.

As shown in FIG. 1, the constituent material discharge unit 1230 is connected by a constituent tube supply unit 1210 containing constituent materials corresponding to the head units 1400 held by the head base 1100 and a supply tube 1220. .. Then, the predetermined constituent material is supplied from the constituent material supply unit 1210 to the constituent material discharge unit 1230. In the constituent material supply unit 1210, a material (paste constituent material including metal particles (constituent material particles)) including the raw material of the three-dimensional structure 500 that is molded by the forming apparatus 2000 according to the present embodiment is used as a supply material. The constituent material container 1210a is accommodated, and each constituent material container 1210a is connected to each constituent material discharger 1230 by a supply tube 1220. As described above, by providing the individual constituent material containing portions 1210a, it is possible to supply a plurality of different types of materials from the head base 1100.

As shown in FIG. 2, the support part forming material discharge part 1230′ includes a support part forming material containing a support part forming material corresponding to each head unit 1400′ held by the head base 1100′. The supply unit 1210' and the supply tube 1220' are connected. Then, a predetermined support portion forming material is supplied from the support portion forming material supply unit 1210' to the support portion forming material discharge portion 1230'. The support part forming material supply unit 1210 ′ is a support part forming material (a paste-like support part forming material containing ceramic particles (support part forming particles)) that constitutes a support part when modeling the three-dimensional structure 500. ) Is accommodated in the supporting part forming material accommodating part 1210a′ as a supply material, and each supporting part forming material accommodating part 1210a′ is connected to each supporting part forming material ejecting part 1230′ by a supply tube 1220′. Has been done. As described above, by providing the individual support part forming material accommodating parts 1210a', a plurality of different kinds of support part forming materials can be supplied from the head base 1100'.

As the constituent material, for example, magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni) simple substance powder, or Slurry containing mixed powder of an alloy containing one or more of these metals (maraging steel, stainless steel, cobalt chrome molybdenum, titanium alloy, nickel alloy, aluminum alloy, cobalt alloy, cobalt chrome alloy), a solvent and a binder. It is possible to use it as a mixed material in the form of a paste (or a paste).
Further, general-purpose engineering plastics such as polyamide, polyacetal, polycarbonate, modified polyphenylene ether, polybutylene terephthalate, and polyethylene terephthalate can be used. In addition, engineering plastics such as polysulfone, polyether sulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, polyarylate, polyimide, polyamide imide, polyether imide, and polyether ether ketone can also be used.
Thus, the constituent materials are not particularly limited, and metals other than the above metals, ceramics, resins, and the like can be used.
Examples of the solvent include water; (poly)alkylene glycol monoalkyl ethers such as ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monoethyl ether; ethyl acetate, n-propyl acetate, acetic acid. Acetic acid esters such as iso-propyl, n-butyl acetate and iso-butyl acetate; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene and xylene; methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, methyl isobutyl ketone, ethyl-n-butyl ketone, diisopropyl ketone, acetylacetone Such as ketones; alcohols such as ethanol, propanol, butanol; tetraalkylammonium acetates; sulfoxide solvents such as dimethyl sulfoxide and diethyl sulfoxide; pyridine solvents such as pyridine, γ-picoline and 2,6-lutidine; tetra Examples thereof include ionic liquids such as alkylammonium acetate (eg, tetrabutylammonium acetate) and the like, and one kind or a combination of two or more kinds selected from these can be used.
The binder is, for example, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, silicone resin, cellulosic resin or other synthetic resin, PLA (polylactic acid), PA (polyamide), PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) or other thermoplastic resin.

In the present embodiment, the support portion forming material contains ceramics. As the material for forming the supporting portion, it is possible to use, for example, a mixed material in the form of a slurry (or paste) containing a mixed powder of a metal oxide, a metal alkoxide, a metal, etc., a solvent, and a binder.
However, the material for forming the supporting portion is not particularly limited, and metals, resins, and the like other than ceramics such as the above examples of the constituent materials can be used.

In the forming apparatus 2000, the constituent material ejecting unit 1230 provided in the stage 120 and the constituent material supplying apparatus 1200 described above is based on the modeling data output from a data output apparatus (not shown) such as a personal computer. The heating unit 1700 and the control unit 400 as a control unit that controls the support-portion-forming material supply unit 1200 ′ and the support-portion-forming material discharge unit 1230 ′ are provided. The control unit 400 includes a control unit (not shown) that controls the stage 120 and the constituent material discharging unit 1230, and the stage 120 and the support portion forming material supply device 1200′ so as to drive and operate in cooperation with each other. ing.

The stage 120 movably provided on the base 110 is a signal for controlling the movement start and stop of the stage 120, the movement direction, the movement amount, the movement speed, etc. in the stage controller 410 based on the control signal from the control unit 400. Is generated and sent to the drive device 111 provided on the base 110, and the stage 120 moves in the illustrated X, Y, and Z directions. The constituent material ejecting unit 1230 included in the head unit 1400 controls the material ejection amount and the like from the ejection nozzle 1230a in the ejection driving unit 1230b included in the constituent material ejecting unit 1230 in the material supply controller 1500 based on the control signal from the control unit 400. Is generated, and a predetermined amount of the constituent material is discharged from the discharge nozzle 1230a by the generated signal.
Similarly, in the support part forming material discharge part 1230′ provided in the head unit 1400′, the discharge drive part 1230b provided in the support part forming material discharge part 1230′ in the material supply controller 1500 based on the control signal from the control unit 400. A signal for controlling the amount of material discharged from the discharge nozzle 1230a in the'is generated, and the generated signal discharges a predetermined amount of the support portion forming material from the discharge nozzle 1230a'.

In the heating unit 1700, a control signal is sent from the control unit 400 to the heating unit controller 1710, and an output signal that causes the heating unit 1700 to emit electromagnetic waves is sent from the heating unit controller 1710.

Next, the head unit 1400 will be described in more detail. The head unit 1400 ′ has the same configuration as the head unit 1400, except that the support portion forming material discharge portion 1230 ′ is configured in the same arrangement instead of the constituent material discharge portion 1230. Therefore, detailed description of the configuration of the head unit 1400′ is omitted.
FIGS. 3 and 4 show an example of a holding form of a plurality of head units 1400 held by the head base 1100 and the constituent material discharge part 1230 held by the head unit 1400, and FIG. 3 shows an arrow shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an external view of the head base 1100 from the D direction, and FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion EE′ shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of head units 1400 are held on the head base 1100 by fixing means (not shown). In the head base 1100 of the forming apparatus 2000 according to the present embodiment, the head units 1401 and 1402 in the first row, the head units 1403 and 1404 in the second row, the head units 1405 and 1406 in the third row, from the bottom of the figure. The head units 1407 and 1408 in the fourth row are provided with eight head units 1400. Although not shown, the constituent material discharging unit 1230 provided in each of the head units 1401 to 1408 is connected to the constituent material supply unit 1210 via the discharge driving unit 1230b by the supply tube 1220 and is held by the holding jig 1400a. It is composed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the constituent material discharging unit 1230 discharges the material M, which is the constituent material of the three-dimensional structure, from the discharge nozzle 1230 a toward the sample plate 121 mounted on the stage 120. The head unit 1401 exemplifies an ejection mode in which the material M is ejected in the form of droplets, and the head unit 1402 exemplifies an ejection mode in which the material M is supplied in a continuous state. The ejection mode of the material M in the forming apparatus 2000 of the present embodiment is a droplet shape. However, it is also possible to use a discharge nozzle 1230a that is continuous and can supply the constituent materials.

The material M ejected in a droplet form from the ejection nozzle 1230a flies in the direction of substantially gravity and lands on the sample plate 121. Then, the landed material M forms the landing portion 50. The aggregate of the landing portions 50 is formed as a constituent layer 310 (see FIG. 1) of the three-dimensional structure 500 formed on the sample plate 121.

5, 6 and 7 are plan views (viewed in the direction of the arrow D shown in FIG. 1) for conceptually explaining the relationship between the arrangement of the head unit 1400 and the form of formation of the landing portion 50. First, as shown in FIG. 5A, at the modeling start point q1 on the sample plate 121, the material M is discharged from the discharge nozzles 1230a of the head units 1401 and 1402, and the material M that has landed on the sample plate 121 causes the landing portion 50a. And 50b are formed. It should be noted that, for convenience of explanation, the landing portion 50 is hatched to illustrate the constituent layer 310 of the first layer 501 formed on the upper surface of the sample plate 121, although it is a plan view.

First, as shown in FIG. 5A, at the modeling starting point q1 of the constituent layer 310 of the layer 501 on the sample plate 121, from the constituent material discharge portion 1230 provided in the head units 1401 and 1402 in the first row on the lower side in the drawing, The material M is discharged. The ejected material M forms the landing portions 50a and 50b.

FIG. 5B shows the sample plate 121 in the Y (+) direction relative to the head base 1100 while continuing to discharge the material M from the constituent material discharging portions 1230 of the head units 1401 and 1402. The modeling starting point q1 is moved to a position corresponding to the head units 1403 and 1404 in the second row. As a result, the landing portions 50a and 50b are extended from the modeling starting point q1 to the position q2 after the relative movement of the sample plate 121 while maintaining the width t. Further, the material M is ejected from the head units 1403 and 1404 in the second row corresponding to the modeling starting point q1, and the landing portions 50c and 50d start to be formed.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the landing parts 50c and 50d start to be formed, and while the material M is continuously discharged from the constituent material discharge parts 1230 of the head units 1403 and 1404, the sample plate 121 is moved to the head base 1100. On the other hand, the molding origin q1 shown in FIG. 5C in the Y(+) direction is moved to a position corresponding to the head units 1405 and 1406 in the third row. As a result, the landing portions 50c and 50d are extended from the modeling starting point q1 to the position q2 after the movement of the sample plate 121 while maintaining the width t. At the same time, the landing portions 50a and 50b are extended from the modeling starting point q1 to the position q3 after the relative movement of the sample plate 121 while maintaining the width t. The material M is ejected from the head units 1405 and 1406 in the third row corresponding to the modeling starting point q1, and the landing portions 50e and 50f start to be formed.

As shown in FIG. 5C, the landing portions 50e and 50f start to be formed, and the sample plate 121 is moved to the head base 1100 while continuing to discharge the material M from the constituent material discharging portion 1230 of the head units 1405 and 1406. In contrast, the modeling origin q1 shown in FIG. 6D in the Y(+) direction is moved to a position corresponding to the head units 1407 and 1408 in the fourth row. As a result, the landing portions 50e and 50f are extended while maintaining the width t from the modeling start point q1 to the position q2 after the movement of the sample plate 121. At the same time, the landing portions 50a and 50b hold the width t from the modeling start point q1 to the position q4 after the relative movement of the sample plate 121, and the landing portions 50c and 50d maintain the width t from the modeling start point q1 to the position q3 after the relative movement of the sample plate 121. And extended. The material M is ejected from the head units 1407 and 1408 in the fourth row corresponding to the modeling starting point q1, and the landing portions 50g and 50h start to be formed.

When the position q5 is the modeling end position (hereinafter, the position q5 is referred to as the modeling end point q5), as shown in FIG. 6E, the head units 1401 and 1402 relatively reach the modeling end point q5 with respect to the sample plate 121. By moving up to, the landing portions 50g and 50h are extended. Then, in the head units 1401 and 1402 that have reached the modeling end point q5, the discharge of the material M from the constituent material discharging unit 1230 of the head units 1401 and 1402 is stopped. Further, while moving the sample plate 121 relatively in the Y (+) direction, the material M is ejected from the constituent material ejecting unit 1230 until the head units 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407 and 1408 reach the modeling end point q5. To be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the landing portions 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f, 50g, and 50h are formed from the modeling start point q1 to the modeling end point q5 while maintaining the width t. In this way, by moving the sample plate 121 from the modeling starting point q1 to the modeling ending point q5, the material M is sequentially discharged and supplied from the head units 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407 and 1408. , The width T and the length J, the landing portion 50 having a substantially rectangular shape in the example of this embodiment can be formed. Then, the constituent layer 310 of the first layer 501 can be molded and configured as an assembly of the landing portions 50.

As described above, the forming apparatus 2000 according to this embodiment synchronizes with the movement of the stage 120 including the sample plate 121, and discharges the constituent materials included in the head units 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408. By selectively discharging and supplying the material M from the portion 1230, the constituent layer 310 having a desired shape can be formed on the sample plate 121. Further, as described above, in the present example, the movement of the stage 120 is performed only in one direction along the Y-axis direction, and the landing portion having a desired shape within the region of width T×length J shown in FIG. 7 is obtained. 50, and the constituent layer 310 as an assembly of the landing portions 50 can be obtained.

In addition, the material M discharged from the constituent material discharging unit 1230 may be one unit of the head units 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408, or two or more units of constituent material different from other head units. Can also be discharged and supplied. Therefore, by using the forming apparatus 2000 according to this embodiment, it is possible to obtain a three-dimensional structure formed from different materials.

Note that, in the first layer 501, before or after the constituent layer 310 is formed as described above, the supporting part forming material is ejected from the supporting part forming material ejecting part 1230 ′, and the same method as described above is performed. Then, the support layer 300 can be formed. Then, when the layers 502, 503,..., 50n are laminated on the layer 501, the constituent layer 310 and the support layer 300 can be similarly formed.

The number and arrangement of the head units 1400 and 1400' included in the forming apparatus 2000 according to the present embodiment described above are not limited to the number and arrangement described above. FIG. 8 schematically shows another example of the arrangement of the head unit 1400 arranged on the head base 1100, as an example.

FIG. 8A shows a form in which a plurality of head units 1400 are arranged side by side in the X-axis direction on the head base 1100. FIG. 8B shows a form in which the head units 1400 are arranged in a grid on the head base 1100. The number of head units arranged in each case is not limited to the illustrated example.

Next, an example of a method of manufacturing a three-dimensional structure using the forming apparatus 2000 according to the present embodiment described above will be described.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a manufacturing process of a three-dimensional structure using the forming apparatus 2000. In this example, by using the heating unit 1700 included in the forming apparatus 2000, the constituent material and the supporting portion forming material are discharged from the constituent material discharging portion 1230 and the supporting portion forming material discharging portion 1230′, and one layer is formed. This is an example of a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure by heating the layer each time a layer is formed to manufacture a three-dimensional structure. Further, in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to this embodiment, a three-dimensional structure in a melted state is manufactured.
Note that in FIG. 9, a plurality of auxiliary lines are drawn in the Z direction so that the thicknesses of the support layer 300 and the constituent layer 310 can be easily understood.

First, as shown in FIG. 9A, the constituent material is ejected from the constituent material ejecting section 1230, and the supporting section forming material is ejected from the supporting section forming material ejecting section 1230 ′ to form the first layer. In the eye layer 501, the constituent layer 310 and the support layer 300 are formed. Here, the support layer 300 is formed in a region other than the formation region (region corresponding to the constituent layer 310) of the three-dimensional structure in the layer.
Next, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first layer 501 is heated by the heating unit 1700 to melt the constituent layers 310 of the first layer 501 and sinter the support layer 300. The heating temperature of the heating unit 1700 in the present embodiment is the temperature (melting point or higher) at which the metal particles (constituent material particles) contained in the constituent material melt, and the ceramic contained in the material for forming the support portion. The temperature (below the melting point) at which the particles (supporting part forming particles) sinter is set.

Hereinafter, the operation shown in FIG. 9A and the operation shown in FIG. 9B are repeated to complete the three-dimensional structure.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9C, the constituent material discharging section 1230 discharges the constituent material, and the supporting section forming material discharging section 1230′ discharges the supporting section forming material. In the second layer 502, the component layer 310 and the support layer 300 are formed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, the second layer 501 is heated by the heating unit 1700.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9E, the constituent layer 310 and the support layer 300 are formed in the third layer 502, and as shown in FIG. 9F, the third layer 501. Is heated by the heating unit 1700 to form the constituent layer 310 and the support layer 300 in the fourth layer 502 as shown in FIG. 9(g), and as shown in FIG. 9(h). The fourth layer 501 is heated by the heating unit 1700 to complete the three-dimensional structure (constituent layer 310 in a molten state).

Next, an example of a method of manufacturing the three-dimensional structure shown in FIG. 9 will be described using a flowchart.
Here, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to this embodiment, first, in step S110, the data of the three-dimensional structure is acquired. Specifically, for example, data representing the shape of the three-dimensional structure is acquired from an application program or the like executed on a personal computer.

Next, in step S120, data for each layer is created. Specifically, data representing the shape of the three-dimensional model is sliced according to the modeling resolution in the Z direction, and bitmap data (section data) is generated for each section.
At this time, the generated bitmap data is data that is distinguished between the formation area of the three-dimensional structure and the non-formation area of the three-dimensional structure.

Next, in step S130, the constituent material is discharged (supplied) from the constituent material discharging unit 1230 based on the data for forming the formation area of the three-dimensional structure, and the constituent layer 310 is formed.

Next, in step S140, the supporting part forming material is ejected (supplied) from the supporting part forming material ejecting part 1230' based on the data for forming the non-formation region of the three-dimensional structure. The supporting layer 300 corresponding to the same layer as the constituent layer 310 is formed.
The order of step S130 and step S140 may be reversed or may be simultaneous.

Next, in step S150, the layer corresponding to the constituent layer 310 formed in step S130 and the support layer 300 formed in step S140 is irradiated with electromagnetic waves (heat energy is applied) from the heating unit 1700, The constituent layers 310 in the layers are melted and the support layer 300 is sintered.
In this step, the support layer 300 is sintered by melting the constituent layer 310, but the support layer 300 may not be sintered.

Then, in step S160, steps S130 to S160 are repeated until the modeling of the three-dimensional model based on the bitmap data corresponding to each layer generated in step S120 is completed.

When the modeling of the three-dimensional structure is completed, in step S170, the development of the three-dimensional structure (from the portion corresponding to the constituent layer 310, which is the formation region of the three-dimensional structure, to the non-formation region of the three-dimensional structure). The portion corresponding to the support layer 300 is removed, that is, the three-dimensional structure is cleaned), and the method for manufacturing the three-dimensional structure of this embodiment is completed.

Next, another example of the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure using the forming apparatus 2000 according to the present embodiment described above will be described.
FIG. 11 is a schematic view illustrating an example of a manufacturing process of a three-dimensional structure using the forming apparatus 2000. In this example, the heating unit 1700 included in the forming apparatus 2000 is not used, and in the constant temperature tank (heating unit) (not shown) provided separately from the forming apparatus 2000, the constituent material discharging unit 1230 and the support unit forming unit are formed. After the formation of the shape of the three-dimensional structure is completed by discharging the constituent material and the material for forming the support part from the material discharging unit 1230', the formed product of the three-dimensional structure is heated to manufacture the three-dimensional structure. It is an example of a manufacturing method of a three-dimensional molded article. Further, in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to this embodiment, a three-dimensional structure in a melted state is manufactured.
Note that in FIG. 11, a plurality of auxiliary lines are drawn in the Z direction so that the thicknesses of the support layer 300 and the constituent layer 310 can be easily understood.

First, as shown in FIG. 11A, the constituent material is ejected from the constituent material ejecting section 1230, and the supporting section forming material is ejected from the supporting section forming material ejecting section 1230 ′ to form the first layer. In the eye layer 501, the constituent layer 310 and the support layer 300 are formed. Here, the support layer 300 is formed in a region other than the formation region (region corresponding to the constituent layer 310) of the three-dimensional structure in the layer.
Next, as shown in FIG. 11B, the constituent material is ejected from the constituent material ejecting section 1230, and the supporting section forming material is ejected from the supporting section forming material ejecting section 1230′ to form the second layer. In the eye layer 502, the constituent layer 310 and the support layer 300 are formed.
Then, as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, the operations shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B are repeated to complete the shape of the three-dimensional structure.
Then, as shown in FIG. 11(e), the formed product of the three-dimensional structure is heated in a thermostat (not shown) to melt the constituent layer 310 of the formed product of the three-dimensional structure and the support layer. The 300 is sintered to complete a three-dimensional structure (a constituent layer 310 in a molten state). The heating temperature in the constant temperature bath in this example is the temperature (melting point or higher) at which the metal particles (constituent material particles) contained in the constituent material melt, and the ceramic contained in the material for forming the support portion. The temperature (below the melting point) at which the particles (supporting part forming particles) sinter is set.

Next, an example of a method of manufacturing the three-dimensional structure shown in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to a flowchart.
Here, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to the present embodiment.
Note that steps S110 to S140 and step S170 in FIG. 12 are the same as steps S110 to S140 and step S170 in FIG. 9, so description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to this embodiment, after step S140 ends, the process proceeds to step S160.
Then, in step S160, steps S130 to S160 are repeated until the formation of the formed object of the three-dimensional structure based on the bitmap data corresponding to each layer generated in step S120 is completed. When the formation of the formed object is completed, the process proceeds to step S165.
In step S165, the formation layer of the three-dimensional structure formed by repeating steps S130 to S160 is melted in the constant temperature bath (not shown), and the support layer 300 is sintered. In this step, the support layer 300 is sintered by melting the constituent layer 310, but the support layer 300 may not be sintered. Then, after the completion of this step, step S170 is executed, and the method for manufacturing the three-dimensional structure of this embodiment is completed.

As shown in the above two examples, the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to the present embodiment forms a three-dimensional structure with a fluid composition (constituent material) containing constituent material particles of the three-dimensional structure. A layer forming step of forming a layer using a fluid composition (supporting part forming material) containing supporting part forming particles forming a supporting part that supports the three-dimensional structure (step S130 and step) S140). Then, there is an energy applying step (step S150 and step S165) of applying energy to the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles. Further, in the energy applying step, energy is applied so that the temperature of the constituent material particles and the supporting portion forming particles becomes equal to or higher than the melting point of the constituent material particles and lower than the melting point of the supporting portion forming particles.
For this reason, it is possible to suppress the melting of the support portion while melting the constituent material of the three-dimensional structure, and to melt the part other than the corresponding region of the three-dimensional structure to remove the three-dimensional structure. It is possible to suppress an increase in the load of separation work and molding work after removal. Therefore, the post-treatment process after forming the three-dimensional structure can be reduced.

In other words, the apparatus for forming a three-dimensional structure (forming apparatus 2000) according to the present embodiment includes a discharging unit (a constituent material) that discharges a fluid composition (constituent material) containing constituent material particles of the three-dimensional model. And a discharge part for discharging a fluid composition (support part forming material) containing support part forming particles forming a support part for supporting the three-dimensional structure when forming the three-dimensional structure. A control unit (control unit 400) that controls to form a layer using (support portion forming material discharge portion 1230′), a fluid composition containing constituent material particles, and a fluid composition containing supporting portion forming particles. ) And an energy imparting portion (heating portion 1700) that imparts energy to the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles. The energy applying unit is adjusted to apply energy so that the temperatures of the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles are equal to or higher than the melting point of the constituent material particles and lower than the melting point of the support portion forming particles.
For this reason, it is possible to suppress the melting of the support portion while melting the constituent material of the three-dimensional structure, and to melt the part other than the corresponding region of the three-dimensional structure to remove the three-dimensional structure. It is possible to suppress an increase in the load of separation work and molding work after removal. Therefore, the post-treatment process after forming the three-dimensional structure can be reduced.

In the layer forming step (step S130 and step S140) in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure of this example, the fluid composition containing the constituent material particles and the fluid composition containing the support part forming particles are formed into droplets. A layer is formed by discharging in the state. Therefore, a three-dimensional structure can be formed by a simple method of forming layers.

In addition, the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure of the present embodiment includes a stacking process (steps S130 to S160) in which the layer forming process (steps S130 and S140) is repeated. Therefore, a three-dimensional structure can be easily formed by repeating the layer forming step.

Further, in the energy applying step (step S150 and step S165) in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to the present embodiment, the temperature of the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles is equal to or higher than the sintering temperature of the support portion forming particles. To give energy. That is, the constituent material particles are melted and the support portion forming particles are sintered. Since the sintered portion can be easily separated from the melted portion, the post-treatment process after forming the three-dimensional structure can be reduced.

In addition, the layer forming step (step S130 and step S140) in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure of the present example is performed after the energy applying step (step S150 and step S165), and the layer thickness of the layer formed of the constituent material particles It is adjusted so that the layer and the thickness of the layer composed of the corresponding support-part-forming particles are uniform. In detail, the thickness change (decrease degree) of the constituent layer due to melting and the thickness change (decrease degree) of the supporting layer due to sintering are calculated in advance, and the difference between the two is calculated. Each layer thickness (droplet discharge amount) is adjusted. Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the layer thickness due to the difference in layer thickness between the support layer and the constituent layer, and it is possible to easily manufacture a highly accurate three-dimensional structure.

Further, the energy applying step (step S150) in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 10 is performed every time the stacking step for one layer (steps S130 to S160) is completed. Then, the energy applying step (step S165) in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 12 is executed after all the stacking steps (steps S130 to S160) are completed. In other words, the energy applying step in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to this embodiment is performed after the layer forming step (steps S130 and S140) has been performed for one layer or a plurality of layers. For example, by performing the energy application process after performing the multi-layered layer formation process, the number of constituent layer formation processes can be reduced and a three-dimensional structure can be rapidly manufactured. In addition, by performing the energy application step for each layer, both materials are exposed on the same surface in each layer even when one material is arranged to cover the other material on the slope portion or the like. Thus, it becomes possible to properly apply energy to each material.

Further, in the energy applying step (step S150 and step S165) in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure of this example, the same energy is applied to the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles (in step S150, the constituent material particles and the supporting material particles are supported). Both the part-forming particles are irradiated with an electromagnetic wave from the heating unit 1700, and the constituent material particles and the support-part forming particles are collectively heated in a thermostat (not shown) in step S165). Therefore, the energy application step can be easily executed.

However, in the energy applying step, different energies may be applied to the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles. By applying different energies, the parts other than the corresponding area of the 3D object are effectively melted, and the load such as the separation work when removing the 3D object and the molding work after the removal is removed. This is because it can be suppressed from becoming large.

In addition, in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to this example, after the energy applying step (step S150 and step S165), the porosity of the layer formed of the constituent material particles is the support portion forming particles corresponding to the layer. It is adjusted to be smaller than the porosity of the constituted layer. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the porosity of the layer formed of the support portion forming particles from becoming too small and the load of the separating operation when removing the three-dimensional structure and the molding operation after the removing from becoming large.

In addition, in the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure of this example, the porosity of the layer formed of the support portion forming particles is smaller after the energy application step (step S150 and step S165) than before the energy application step. Has been adjusted. Therefore, there is an advantage that the strength of the support portion is improved, and the structure can be reliably held in the steps up to the separation work for removing the three-dimensional structure.

The constituent material particles are particles containing at least one component of aluminum, titanium, iron, copper, magnesium, stainless steel, and maraging steel, and the support part forming particles are silica, alumina, titanium oxide, zircon oxide. Particles containing at least one component are preferred. By the energy application process, the constituent material particles can be melted and the supporting member forming particles can be easily controlled to have a low sintering density, and the three-dimensional structure is removed while ensuring the strength of the three-dimensional structure. This is because it is possible to suppress an increase in load such as separation work at the time of molding and molding work after removal.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but can be implemented in various configurations without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the technical features in the embodiments corresponding to the technical features in each mode described in the section of the summary of the invention are provided in order to solve some or all of the above-mentioned problems, or one of the effects described above. It is possible to appropriately replace or combine in order to achieve a part or all. If the technical features are not described as essential in this specification, they can be deleted as appropriate.

50, 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f, 50g and 50h landing section,
110 base, 111 drive, 120 stage (support),
121 sample plate, 130, 130' head base support,
300 support layer (support section), 310 constituent layer, 400 control unit (control section),
410 stage controller, 430 laser controller,
500 three-dimensional model 501, 502 and 503 layers,
1100, 1100' head base,
1200 constituent material supplying device, 1200′ support part forming material supplying device,
1210 constituent material supply unit, 1210′ support portion forming material supply unit,
1210a constituent material storage portion, 1210a' support portion forming material storage portion,
1220, 1220' supply tube,
1230 constituent material discharging section, 1230′ support section forming material discharging section,
1230a, 1230a' ejection nozzles, 1230b, 1230b' ejection drive unit,
1400, 1400' head unit,
1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407 and 1408 head units,
1400a, 1400a' holding jig, 1500 material supply controller,
1600, 1600′ head base, 1700 heating unit (energy applying unit),
1710 heating unit controller, 2000 forming device (manufacturing device for three-dimensional model),
L laser, M material (constituent material)

Claims (6)

A step of discharging a constituent material containing constituent material particles in a continuous shape to form a constituent layer;
Discharging a support part forming material containing support part forming particles in a continuous body shape, and forming a support layer that supports the three-dimensional structure when generating a three-dimensional structure,
A step of repeating the step of forming the constituent layer, and the step of forming the support layer,
An energy applying step of applying energy to the constituent layer and the support layer,
The melting point of the support portion forming particles is higher than the melting point of the constituent material particles,
The energy applying step applies energy to the constituent layer and the support layer at a temperature not lower than the melting point of the constituent material particles and lower than the melting point of the support portion forming particles,
In the laminating step, after the energy applying step, the constituent layer and the supporting layer are formed so that the thickness of the constituent layer and the thickness of the supporting layer corresponding to the constituent layer are aligned,
After the energy application step, the porosity of the constituent layer is smaller than the porosity of the support layer corresponding to the constituent layer. The method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to claim 1,
The energy applying step applies energy so that the temperatures of the constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles are equal to or higher than the sintering temperature of the support portion forming particles. Production method. A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to any one of claims 1 and 2,
In the energy applying step, the same energy is applied to the laminated constituent material particles and the support portion forming particles after the completion of the laminating step. The method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The method of manufacturing a three-dimensional structure, wherein the porosity of the support layer is smaller after the energy application step than before the energy application step. The method for manufacturing a three-dimensional structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The constituent material particles are particles containing at least one component of aluminum, titanium, iron, copper, magnesium, stainless steel, and maraging steel, and the support portion forming particles are silica, alumina, titanium oxide, or zircon oxide. A method for producing a three-dimensional structure, comprising particles comprising at least one component. A first discharge part which discharges a constituent material containing constituent material particles to form a constituent layer in a continuous shape;
A second discharge part for discharging a support part forming material, which contains support part forming particles, for forming a support layer that supports the three-dimensional structure when generating the three-dimensional structure, in a continuous shape; ,
A control unit that executes a laminating step of repeating the formation of the constituent layer and the formation of the support layer,
An energy application unit for applying energy to the constituent layer and the support layer,
The melting point of the support portion forming particles is higher than the melting point of the constituent material particles,
The energy applying unit,
At a temperature equal to or higher than the melting point of the constituent material particles and lower than the melting point of the support part forming particles, energy is applied to the constituent layer and the support layer,
The control unit is
After the energy is applied by the energy applying unit, the laminating step is performed so that the thickness of the constituent layer and the thickness of the support layer corresponding to the constituent layer are equal to each other. Equipment for manufacturing shaped objects.

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