18753120. CERAMICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING METHOD AND CERAMICS PRODUCT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

CERAMICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING METHOD AND CERAMICS PRODUCT

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Kanako Oshima of Tokyo (JP)

Nobuhiro Yasui of Yokohama-shi (JP)

Hisato Yabuta of Machida-shi (JP)

Makoto Kubota of Yokohama-shi (JP)

Yoshinori Kotani of Yokohama-shi (JP)

Yoshihiro Ohashi of Tokyo (JP)

CERAMICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING METHOD AND CERAMICS PRODUCT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18753120 titled 'CERAMICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING METHOD AND CERAMICS PRODUCT

• • Simplified Explanation:**

The patent application describes a method of manufacturing ceramic articles with improved mechanical strength, wear resistance, and machinability using a direct modeling system.

• • Key Features and Innovation:**

- Arranging ceramic powder on a base and irradiating it with an energy beam to melt and solidify the powder. - Impregnating the modeled article with a metal component-containing liquid. - Subjecting the modeled article to heat treatment.

• • Potential Applications:**

- Manufacturing of high-strength ceramic components for various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical.

• • Problems Solved:**

- Enhancing the mechanical properties and machinability of ceramic articles. - Improving wear resistance for longer-lasting components.

• • Benefits:**

- Increased durability and strength of ceramic articles. - Enhanced machinability for easier processing. - Expanded applications in demanding industries.

• • Commercial Applications:**

Advanced Ceramic Manufacturing Process for High-Performance Components

• • Prior Art:**

Research on ceramic manufacturing processes and materials used in the industry.

• • Frequently Updated Research:**

Ongoing studies on ceramic composites and advanced manufacturing techniques for improved properties.

• • Questions about Ceramic Manufacturing:**

1. How does the impregnation of metal components enhance the properties of ceramic articles? 2. What are the potential challenges in scaling up this manufacturing process for commercial production?

Original Abstract Submitted

Provided are a method of manufacturing a ceramic article in which the improvement of mechanical strength, wear resistance, and machinability is achieved using a direct modeling system, and a ceramic article. The manufacturing method includes the steps of: (i) arranging powder containing ceramics as a main component on a base; (ii) irradiating a part or an entirety of the arranged powder with an energy beam to melt and solidify the powder, to thereby obtain an intermediate modeled article; (iii) causing the modeled article to absorb a metal component-containing liquid to impregnate the modeled article therewith; and (iv) subjecting the modeled article having absorbed the metal component-containing liquid to heat treatment.