20240009734. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF simplified abstract (KENNAMETAL INC.)

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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

Organization Name

KENNAMETAL INC.

Inventor(s)

Paul D. Prichard of Greensburg PA (US)

Kevin Gamble of Stahlsttown PA (US)

John Skwara of Greensburg PA (US)

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240009734 titled 'ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The method described in the patent application involves making a sintered article by using additive manufacturing techniques.

  • A composite article is created, which has a porous exterior made from a powder composition.
  • The porous exterior defines an interior volume and contains a loose powder component.
  • The porous exterior and loose powder component are simultaneously sintered, resulting in a sintered article with a sintered interior and sintered exterior.

Potential Applications:

  • Manufacturing of complex-shaped sintered articles with controlled porosity.
  • Production of customized sintered components for various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical.
  • Creation of porous structures for filtration, catalysis, or energy storage applications.

Problems Solved:

  • Traditional methods of sintering may not allow for the production of complex-shaped articles with controlled porosity.
  • Conventional manufacturing techniques may not provide the flexibility to create customized sintered components.
  • The method solves the challenge of sintering the interior and exterior of a composite article simultaneously.

Benefits:

  • Enables the production of complex-shaped sintered articles with controlled porosity.
  • Provides flexibility in manufacturing customized sintered components.
  • Simultaneous sintering of the interior and exterior reduces production time and cost.


Original Abstract Submitted

in one aspect, a method of making a sintered article comprises providing a composite article comprising a porous exterior printed from a powder composition via one or more additive manufacturing techniques, the porous exterior defining an interior volume and providing a loose powder component in the interior volume. the porous exterior and loose powder component are simultaneously sintered to provide the sintered article comprising a sintered interior and sintered exterior.

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