Mold assemblies with integrated thermal mass for fabricating infiltrated downhole tools
US10406598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B10/42
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An example mold assembly for fabricating an infiltrated downhole tool includes a mold defining a bottom of the mold assembly and a funnel operatively coupled to the mold. An infiltration chamber is defined at least partially by the mold and the funnel to receive and contain matrix reinforcement materials and a binder material used to form the infiltrated downhole tool. A thermal mass is positioned within the infiltration chamber above the infiltrated downhole tool for imparting heat to the infiltrated downhole tool following an infiltration process.
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