In-situ powder witness coupon
US12030119B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process for producing a powder witness coupon including additively manufacturing a container simultaneously with a primary part, filling at least a portion of the container with a feed material employed for the part simultaneously with the additive manufacturing of the primary part, and sealing the container during the additive manufacturing of the primary part. An in-situ feed material powder witness coupon including a container additively manufactured simultaneously with a primary part, and a plurality of individual chambers within the container, at least one of the chambers being removable intact from the container. Further, a method for enhancing examination of feed material in an additively manufactured part including additively manufacturing a container simultaneously with a primary part, capturing feed material, density and environment in the container, and sealing the container.
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