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A Method for Creating Actuated Joints via Fiber Embedding in a Polyjet 3D Printing Process
The Objet PolyJet direct 3D Printing process is capable of simultaneously depositing two distinct photopolymer
materials in preset combinations to enable designers to create parts with graded material properties. For example,
this dual-jet process offers designers the ability to combine elastomeric and rigid materials in order to create
integrated assemblies featuring stiff components and flexible joints and gaskets. To expand the potential of this
technology, the authors have developed a method for the direct fabrication of systems with actuated joints without
post-process assembly. The method, which involves temporarily pausing the build process and embedding and
anchoring fibers into the part, is described in this paper along with part design considerations. Two systems
featuring actuated joints are presented as a means of displaying the embedding method’s capabilities.Mechanical Engineerin
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