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Forming process using an outer sacrificial layer

US11730950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

HERAEUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG · DE

Inventors

Bernd Spaniol · Hammersbach, DE
Tim Esposto · Hanau, DE
Andre Weigand · Hanau, DE
Markus Jung · Gießen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 4, 2021
Grant date	Aug 22, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 10, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P10/25
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

One aspect relates to a process for preparing a shaped metal product, wherein a monolithic metal precursor surrounded by a sacrificial outer element is formed to smaller dimensions, and the sacrificial material is subsequently removed. One aspect further provides a composite for preparing a shaped metal product, and a shaped metal product. Such shaped metal products can be used to manufacture an active implantable medical device or sensor.

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