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Method of fabricating a casting

US11518069B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2019
Grant dateDec 6, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of fabricating a casting, the method including applying a substrate to a sacrificial mold, the sacrificial mold including a shaped non-planar receiving surface to receive the substrate and provide a casting of the substrate having a shaped structure corresponding to the receiving surface; and subjecting the sacrificial mold and casting to freeze drying conditions and sublimating the sacrificial mold from the casting to form a cast article including the shaped non-planar structure.

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