QDOT TECHNOLOGY LTD (20240286190). CO-SINTERING simplified abstract
Contents
CO-SINTERING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Alasdair Morrison of Didcot, Oxfordshire (GB)
Tsun Holt Wong of Didcot, Oxfordshire (GB)
Jack Robert Nicholas of Didcot, Oxfordshire (GB)
CO-SINTERING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240286190 titled 'CO-SINTERING
The present invention involves a novel sintered component and a method of production using binder jetting additive manufacturing.
- Creating a plurality of sub-components with protruding portions and bonding faces using binder jetting additive manufacturing.
- Assembling the sub-components with recessed portions to define cavities in the sintered component.
- Heating the sub-components in two heating steps to sinter them together.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for lightweight and durable components. - Aerospace industry for high-performance parts. - Medical field for custom implants.
Problems Solved: - Efficient production of complex sintered components. - Improved strength and durability of manufactured parts.
Benefits: - Cost-effective manufacturing process. - Customizable designs for specific applications. - Enhanced mechanical properties of sintered components.
Commercial Applications: "Sintered Component Production Method for Automotive and Aerospace Industries"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does binder jetting additive manufacturing differ from traditional manufacturing methods? 2. What are the advantages of using sintered components in various industries?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on optimizing the sintering process for improved component properties.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present invention includes a novel sintered component () and a method of production thereof. the method including creating () a plurality of sub�components () using binder jetting additive manufacturing; the sub-components () having an outer surface () including one or more protruding portions () having one or more bonding faces () configured to interface with at least one of the one or more bonding faces () of a neighbouring sub-component () and a recessed portion () for defining a cavity (), in the sintered component (), between sub-components (); heating the plurality of sub-components () in a first heating step (); assembling () said sub-components (); heating the assembly of sub-components in a second heating step ().
