18063051. TOOL COMPRISING EUTECTIC MATERIAL, METHOD OF MAKING THE TOOL AND METHOD OF USING THE TOOL simplified abstract (THE BOEING COMPANY)
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TOOL COMPRISING EUTECTIC MATERIAL, METHOD OF MAKING THE TOOL AND METHOD OF USING THE TOOL
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Inventor(s)
Michael D. Nevinsky of Media PA (US)
David Thomas Misciagna of West Chester PA (US)
Michael Vincent D'olio of Philadelphia PA (US)
Christopher Jay Felker of Downingtown PA (US)
TOOL COMPRISING EUTECTIC MATERIAL, METHOD OF MAKING THE TOOL AND METHOD OF USING THE TOOL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18063051 titled 'TOOL COMPRISING EUTECTIC MATERIAL, METHOD OF MAKING THE TOOL AND METHOD OF USING THE TOOL
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a molding tool made using additive manufacturing, with a tool body composed of a eutectic alloy.
- The molding tool is created by depositing liquid eutectic alloy in layers and cooling it to form a solid structure.
- The process involves repeating the layering to build up the tool body with a tooling surface for molding parts.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Molding tool made using additive manufacturing
- Tool body composed of a eutectic alloy
- Layer-by-layer deposition of liquid eutectic alloy
- Cooling process to solidify the alloy
- Creation of a tooling surface for molding parts
Potential Applications: The technology can be used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods for manufacturing parts with complex geometries.
Problems Solved: The technology offers a cost-effective and efficient way to produce molding tools with intricate designs compared to traditional manufacturing methods.
Benefits:
- Cost-effective production of molding tools
- Ability to create complex geometries
- Efficient manufacturing process
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in industries requiring custom molding tools, such as automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods manufacturing.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on additive manufacturing of molding tools and eutectic alloys to understand the existing knowledge in this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in additive manufacturing techniques and eutectic alloy applications for molding tools.
Questions about molding tool technology: 1. How does the use of eutectic alloys in molding tools improve performance? 2. What are the potential limitations of using additive manufacturing for creating molding tools?
Original Abstract Submitted
A molding tool and method for making the molding tool by additive manufacturing is provided. The molding tool includes a tool body having a tooling surface for molding a part, the tool body comprising a eutectic alloy. The method for making the molding tool by additive manufacturing includes forming a first layer of eutectic alloy, the forming comprising depositing the eutectic alloy in liquid form and then cooling for form a solid eutectic alloy; forming an additional layer of the eutectic alloy on the first layer, the forming of the additional layer comprising depositing the eutectic alloy in liquid form and then cooling to form the solid eutectic alloy; and repeating forming an additional layer of the eutectic alloy on the first layer, the forming of the additional layer comprising depositing the eutectic alloy in liquid form and then cooling to form the solid eutectic alloy, and repeating one or more times to form a structure comprising a tool body having a tooling surface.
