17933942. ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED CHANNELS FOR MOLD DIE CASTINGS simplified abstract (The Boeing Company)
Contents
- 1 ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED CHANNELS FOR MOLD DIE CASTINGS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED CHANNELS FOR MOLD DIE CASTINGS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED CHANNELS FOR MOLD DIE CASTINGS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael A. Johnson of Kirkland WA (US)
Michael P. Matlack of St. Charles MO (US)
Daniel J. Smolinsky of Mill Creek WA (US)
ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED CHANNELS FOR MOLD DIE CASTINGS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17933942 titled 'ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED CHANNELS FOR MOLD DIE CASTINGS
Simplified Explanation
The method described in the patent application involves manufacturing a tool with internal channels using additive manufacturing and casting techniques.
- Additive manufacturing is used to form channel cores.
- Metal coating is applied onto the channel cores to create metal tubes.
- The metal tubes are placed into a casting mold shaped like the tool.
- Molten metal is poured into the mold to create the tool with internal channels.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the manufacturing of complex tools for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices.
Problems Solved
This method allows for the creation of tools with intricate internal channels that are difficult to manufacture using traditional methods.
Benefits
- Improved tool performance and functionality. - Cost-effective production of complex tools. - Enhanced design flexibility.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Tool Production"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to additive manufacturing for tool production, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this method compare to traditional tool manufacturing processes in terms of cost and time efficiency?
The patent application does not provide a direct comparison between this method and traditional manufacturing processes.
Are there any limitations or constraints in the size or complexity of tools that can be produced using this method?
The patent application does not address any potential limitations or constraints in the size or complexity of tools that can be manufactured using this method.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for manufacturing a tool having one or more internal channels includes forming one or more channel cores by additive manufacturing, coating a metal onto the one or more channel cores to form a metal tube on each of the one or more channel cores, positioning the one or more metal tubes into a casting mold having a shape of a tool, and casting a molten metal into the casting mold to form the tool having the one or more internal channels corresponding to the one or more channel cores.
