Headmade Materials GmbH (20240351099). BINDER COMPONENT FOR A PARTICULATE FEEDSTOCK COMPOUND FOR USE IN A SHAPING AND SINTERING PROCESS, PARTICULATE FEEDSTOCK COMPOUND, AND SHAPING AND SINTERING PROCESS simplified abstract
BINDER COMPONENT FOR A PARTICULATE FEEDSTOCK COMPOUND FOR USE IN A SHAPING AND SINTERING PROCESS, PARTICULATE FEEDSTOCK COMPOUND, AND SHAPING AND SINTERING PROCESS
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Christian Staudigel of Unterpleichfeld (DE)
Christian Fischer of Unterpleichfeld (DE)
BINDER COMPONENT FOR A PARTICULATE FEEDSTOCK COMPOUND FOR USE IN A SHAPING AND SINTERING PROCESS, PARTICULATE FEEDSTOCK COMPOUND, AND SHAPING AND SINTERING PROCESS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240351099 titled 'BINDER COMPONENT FOR A PARTICULATE FEEDSTOCK COMPOUND FOR USE IN A SHAPING AND SINTERING PROCESS, PARTICULATE FEEDSTOCK COMPOUND, AND SHAPING AND SINTERING PROCESS
The abstract describes a binder component for a feedstock compound used in shaping and sintering processes. The binder component consists of a combination of two different thermoplastic and/or wax-type materials with varying properties such as solubility, degradability, and volatility.
- The binder component contains 3 to 70% of the first thermoplastic and/or wax-type material and 30 to 97% of the second thermoplastic and/or wax-type material.
- The first material is less soluble, less degradable, or less volatile than the second material.
- The binder component has a low melt viscosity below 6 Pa·s at 130°C and a shear rate of 1 s.
- The feedstock compound, which includes the binder component and non-organic sinterable particles, can be used in additive manufacturing, injection molding, pressing, or casting processes.
Potential Applications: - Additive manufacturing - Injection molding - Pressing processes - Casting processes
Problems Solved: - Improved binding of sinterable particles - Enhanced shaping and sintering processes - Reduced viscosity for better flow properties
Benefits: - Enhanced material properties - Increased process efficiency - Cost-effective production
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Binder Component for Shaping and Sintering Processes This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Aerospace - Automotive - Electronics - Medical devices
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the combination of two different thermoplastic and/or wax-type materials improve the binding properties in the feedstock compound? 2. What are the specific advantages of using a binder component with low melt viscosity in shaping and sintering processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
a binder component for a feedstock compound for use in a shaping and sintering process comprises b-i) 3 to 70% by volume of at least one first thermoplastic and/or wax-type material, and b-ii) 30 to 97% by volume of at least one second thermoplastic and/or wax-type material, based on the total volume of the binder component. the first thermoplastic and/or wax-type material and the second thermoplastic and/or wax-type material differ in at least one property which property is selected from (1) solubility in a solvent, (2) degradability induced by heat and/or a reactant, and (3) volatility. the first thermoplastic and/or wax-type material is less soluble, less degradable or less volatile than the second thermoplastic and/or wax-type material. the binder component exhibits a melt viscosity, as determined at a temperature of 130� c.; and at a shear rate of 1 s, of below 6 pa�s. the feedstock compound containing the binder component and non-organic sinterable particles is used in an additive manufacturing process, an injection molding process, a pressing process or a casting process.
