Additive manufactured conglomerated powder removal from internal passages
US10232414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A tool includes a head that extends form the flexible section, an emitter within the head; and a nozzle to eject a cooling fluid therefrom. A method of additively manufacturing a component including delivering series of thermal shocks to a conglomerated powder within an internal passage of an additively manufactured component to facilitate removal of the conglomerated powder.
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