Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240100736). SHAPING METHOD AND SHAPING POWDER MATERIAL simplified abstract

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SHAPING METHOD AND SHAPING POWDER MATERIAL

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Koji Kitani of Chofu-shi (JP)

Motoki Okinaka of Inagi-shi (JP)

Tsutomu Miki of Komae-shi (JP)

SHAPING METHOD AND SHAPING POWDER MATERIAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240100736 titled 'SHAPING METHOD AND SHAPING POWDER MATERIAL

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a shaping method involving irradiating a powder containing silicon carbide and metal boride with an energy beam based on shape data to perform shaping, where the metal boride has a lower melting point than the sublimation point of the silicon carbide.

  • Silicon carbide and metal boride powder irradiated with energy beam for shaping
  • Metal boride has lower melting point than silicon carbide sublimation point

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in the manufacturing industry for shaping objects with complex geometries, such as aerospace components or medical implants.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of shaping materials with high melting points, such as silicon carbide, by using a metal boride with a lower melting point to facilitate the shaping process.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in shaping high-melting point materials, increased precision in shaping complex objects, and reduced energy consumption compared to traditional shaping methods.

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology include additive manufacturing, aerospace manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, and automotive component production.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of laser sintering or selective laser melting techniques in additive manufacturing processes to shape metal powders. However, the specific combination of silicon carbide and metal boride powders with the described properties may be a novel innovation.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to traditional shaping methods using high-melting point materials like silicon carbide?

This technology offers a more efficient and precise shaping process compared to traditional methods, which may involve complex machining or casting processes that are time-consuming and costly.

What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this shaping method on an industrial scale?

One potential challenge could be optimizing the energy beam parameters and powder composition for large-scale production to ensure consistent shaping results and cost-effectiveness.


Original Abstract Submitted

a shaping method includes irradiating a powder containing silicon carbide and metal boride with an energy beam based on shape data of an object of shaping to perform shaping, in which the metal boride has a melting point lower than the sublimation point of the silicon carbide.