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Ceramic matrix composite tooling for chemical vapor infiltration process

US12187656B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 2022
Grant dateJan 7, 2025
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 30, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/614
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A tooling assembly suitable for use in infiltrating a fibrous preform comprises a first perforated plate having an outer surface and an oppositely disposed inner surface defining a plate thickness therebetween, and a plurality of tapered holes extending through the thickness. Each hole of the plurality of tapered holes has a first diameter at the outer surface and a second diameter at the inner surface, and the first diameter is greater than the second diameter.

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