Process for joining powder injection molded parts
US10226818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F7/062
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for joining two or more powder injection molded parts by preparing at least two green parts from a feedstock including a binder and an injection powder. Placing the two or more green part into intimate contact, and maintaining the two green parts in intimate contact at a position with a linkage between the at least two green parts to produce an interconnected green assembly. Placing the assembly under shape retaining conditions, melting the binder of the interconnected green assembly under shape retaining conditions to produce a seamless body.
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