Abstract
A system (27) arranged to dry a filament (5) used in additive manufacture, the system (27) comprising: a first heater (55) arranged to heat air; a tubing section (29) having a wall (31) defining an enclosed passage (33), the passage (33) arranged to convey a filament (5), the tubing section (29) having an air inlet (51) for providing heated air from the first heater (55) into the passage (33); and a second heater (59) arranged around along at least part of the tubing section (29), in order to further heat filament (5) within the passage (33).
Full Text
What is claimed is:
A system (27) arranged to dry a filament (5) used in additive manufacture, the system (27) comprising: a first heater (55) arranged to heat air; a tubing section (29) having a wall (31) defining an enclosed passage (33), the passage (33) arranged to convey a filament (5), the tubing section (29) having an air inlet (51) for providing heated air from the first heater (55) into the passage (33); and a second heater (59) arranged around along at least part of the tubing section (29), in order to further heat filament (5) within the passage (33).
Timeline
Filed
04/09/2026Published
08/06/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(5)
F26B 13/00:Machines or apparatus for drying fabrics, fibres, yarns, or other materials in long lengths, with progressive movement
F26B 3/04:the gas or vapour circulating over, or surrounding, the materials or objects to be dried (takes precedence F26B 3/14)
F26B 21/25:partly outside the drying enclosure