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Metal matrix compositions and methods for manufacturing same

US10941619B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SEED TECHNOLOGIES CORP., LTD. · CN

Inventors

Yuehua Xu · Hunan, CN
Yuan Yuan · Sunnyvale, US
Bin Liu · Fishers, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 25, 2016
Grant date	Mar 9, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 9, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P10/25
WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An additive manufacturing method for making a metal matrix composite component includes melting a powdered mixture with an electron beam. The powdered mixture comprises powdered tungsten carbide in an amount of 45 wt % to 72 wt % of the powdered mixture and a powdered binder in an amount of 28 wt % to 55 wt % of the powdered mixture. The powdered binder comprises boron, silicon, and nickel.

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