Segregated multi-material metal-matrix composite tools
US10029301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F2007/066
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mold assembly system includes a mold assembly that defines an infiltration chamber used for forming an infiltrated metal-matrix composite (MMC) tool, and at least one boundary form positioned within the infiltration chamber and segregating the infiltration chamber into at least a first zone and a second zone. Reinforcement materials are deposited within the infiltration chamber and include a first composition loaded into the first zone and a second composition loaded into the second zone. At least one binder material infiltrates the first and second compositions, wherein infiltration of the first and second compositions results in differing mechanical, chemical, physical, thermal, atomic, magnetic, or electrical properties between the first and second zones in the infiltrated MMC tool.
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