Kennametal Inc. (20240253115). METHODS OF MAKING CEMENTED CARBIDE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract
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METHODS OF MAKING CEMENTED CARBIDE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
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Inventor(s)
Zhuqing Wang of Greensburg PA (US)
Paul D. Prichard of Greensburg PA (US)
Hadi Miyanaji of Murrysville PA (US)
METHODS OF MAKING CEMENTED CARBIDE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240253115 titled 'METHODS OF MAKING CEMENTED CARBIDE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
The patent application describes sintered cemented carbide powder compositions for additive manufacturing, where particles consist of metal carbide particles sintered with a metallic binder. The particles have a monomodal size distribution with specific d50 and d10 values, and the metallic binder is present in a defined weight percentage range. Sintered cemented carbide bodies made from these compositions are also discussed.
- Metal carbide particles sintered with a metallic binder for additive manufacturing
- Monomodal particle size distribution with specific d50 and d10 values
- Metallic binder present in a defined weight percentage range
- Sintered cemented carbide bodies produced from these compositions
- Methods for making the powder compositions and bodies
- Potential Applications:**
- Additive manufacturing - Tooling and cutting applications - Aerospace and automotive industries
- Problems Solved:**
- Enhanced material properties for additive manufacturing - Improved strength and wear resistance in tooling applications
- Benefits:**
- Increased durability and performance - Precision in manufacturing complex shapes - Cost-effective production process
- Commercial Applications:**
- Sintered Cemented Carbide Powder Compositions for Additive Manufacturing in Tooling and Aerospace Industries*
- Prior Art:**
Research on sintered carbide materials for additive manufacturing and tooling applications.
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Ongoing studies on optimizing sintered cemented carbide compositions for various industrial applications.
- Questions about Sintered Cemented Carbide Powder Compositions:**
1. How do these compositions compare to traditional metal alloys in terms of performance and durability? 2. What are the environmental implications of using sintered cemented carbide materials in additive manufacturing processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
sintered cemented carbide powder compositions for use in the production of various articles by additive manufacturing are described. the individual particles of the powder compositions comprise metal carbide particles sintered together with a metallic binder. the sintered cemented carbide particles comprise a monomodal particle size distribution in which the sintered cemented carbide particles have a d50 of greater than 12 �m and a d10 of greater than 5 �m. the metallic binder may be present in an amount of from 9 to 11 weight percent based on total weight of the sintered cemented carbide particles. sintered cemented carbide bodies comprising the described sintered cemented carbide powder compositions are also described. methods of making the sintered cemented carbide powder compositions, and methods of making the sintered cemented carbide bodies are also described.
