18477742. SINTERING METAL POWDER AND SINTERED METAL BODY simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 SINTERING METAL POWDER AND SINTERED METAL BODY
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SINTERING METAL POWDER AND SINTERED METAL BODY - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
SINTERING METAL POWDER AND SINTERED METAL BODY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Taku Kawasaki of KITAKYUSHU-SHI (JP)
Isshin Narumi of HACHINOHE-SHI (JP)
SINTERING METAL POWDER AND SINTERED METAL BODY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18477742 titled 'SINTERING METAL POWDER AND SINTERED METAL BODY
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a sintering metal powder composition for use in sintering, containing ferritic stainless steel, carbon (C), niobium (Nb), and impurities. The C content is between 0.05% and 1.00%, while the Nb content is between 0.05% and 1.50%. The C/Nb ratio can range from 0.10 to 1.80.
- Ferritic stainless steel composition
- Controlled content of carbon and niobium
- C/Nb ratio optimization
Potential Applications
The sintering metal powder could be used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing for producing high-quality sintered components.
Problems Solved
1. Improved sintering process efficiency 2. Enhanced mechanical properties of sintered parts
Benefits
1. Increased strength and durability of sintered products 2. Cost-effective production process 3. Customizable properties based on C/Nb ratio
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized sintering metal powder can be utilized in the production of automotive parts, aerospace components, and industrial machinery, leading to improved performance and cost savings.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents related to sintering metal powders with specific compositions for enhancing sintering processes and product properties.
Unanswered Questions
How does the C/Nb ratio affect the sintering process and final product properties?
The C/Nb ratio plays a crucial role in determining the mechanical and chemical properties of the sintered components. By optimizing this ratio, the sintering process efficiency and product quality can be significantly improved.
What are the potential challenges in scaling up the production of sintering metal powders with specific compositions?
Scaling up production may involve challenges such as maintaining consistent composition and properties, ensuring quality control, and optimizing manufacturing processes for large-scale production.
Original Abstract Submitted
A sintering metal powder to be used in sintering contains: a composition of ferritic stainless steel; C having a content of 0.05 mass % or more and 1.00 mass % or less; Nb having a content of 0.05 mass % or more and 1.50 mass % or less; and impurities. In addition, C/Nb may be 0.10 or more and 1.80 or less, where C/Nb is a ratio of the content of C to the content of Nb.
