Kennametal Inc. (20240253267). BIMODAL CEMENTED CARBIDE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND STRUCTURED BODIES MADE THEREFROM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 BIMODAL CEMENTED CARBIDE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND STRUCTURED BODIES MADE THEREFROM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 BIMODAL CEMENTED CARBIDE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND STRUCTURED BODIES MADE THEREFROM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Sintered Cemented Carbide Powder Compositions
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
BIMODAL CEMENTED CARBIDE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND STRUCTURED BODIES MADE THEREFROM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Zhuqing Wang of Greensburg PA (US)
Paul D. Prichard of Greensburg PA (US)
Hadi Miyanaji of Murrysville PA (US)
BIMODAL CEMENTED CARBIDE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND STRUCTURED BODIES MADE THEREFROM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240253267 titled 'BIMODAL CEMENTED CARBIDE POWDERS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND STRUCTURED BODIES MADE THEREFROM
Simplified Explanation
This patent application discloses sintered cemented carbide powder compositions for additive manufacturing. The powder contains metal carbide particles sintered with a metallic binder, with a bimodal size distribution. The resulting sintered cemented carbide bodies are also described.
- The powder compositions consist of metal carbide particles sintered with a metallic binder.
- The particles have a bimodal size distribution, with two modes ranging from 5 µm to 45 µm.
- The metallic binder is present in an amount of 9 to 11 weight percent.
- Additively manufactured sintered cemented carbide bodies are produced from these powder compositions.
- Methods for making the powder compositions and the resulting bodies are also disclosed.
Key Features and Innovation
- Bimodal size distribution of metal carbide particles.
- Metallic binder content optimized for sintered cemented carbide bodies.
- Additive manufacturing process for producing sintered cemented carbide bodies.
Potential Applications
- Additive manufacturing of various articles requiring high strength and wear resistance.
- Production of cutting tools, dies, and other industrial components.
Problems Solved
- Improved strength and wear resistance in additive manufacturing.
- Enhanced performance of sintered cemented carbide bodies.
Benefits
- Increased durability and longevity of manufactured articles.
- Cost-effective production of high-performance components.
Commercial Applications
- "Sintered Cemented Carbide Powder Compositions for Additive Manufacturing" - Potential for use in aerospace, automotive, and tooling industries.
Prior Art
Prior research on sintered cemented carbide powders and their applications in additive manufacturing.
Frequently Updated Research
Ongoing studies on optimizing the composition and properties of sintered cemented carbide powders for additive manufacturing.
Questions about Sintered Cemented Carbide Powder Compositions
What are the key features of sintered cemented carbide powder compositions?
The key features include a bimodal size distribution of metal carbide particles and an optimized metallic binder content for additive manufacturing.
How are sintered cemented carbide bodies produced from these powder compositions?
Sintered cemented carbide bodies are produced through an additive manufacturing process using the disclosed powder compositions.
Original Abstract Submitted
sintered cemented carbide powder compositions are disclosed for use in the production of various articles by additive manufacturing. the individual particles of the powder compositions comprise metal carbide particles sintered together with a metallic binder. the sintered cemented carbide particles comprise at least a bimodal size distribution in which the first mode has a d50 of 20 �m to 45 �m and the second mode has a d50 of 5 �m to 20 �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 additively manufactured from the sintered cemented carbide powder compositions are disclosed. methods of making the sintered cemented carbide powder compositions and methods of making the sintered cemented carbide bodies are also disclosed.
