Method and apparatus for the microwave joining of ceramic items
US4767902A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 1986 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2006 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B40/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for joining together two ceramic items involves the steps of applying microwave radiation to the ceramic items, simultaneously applying compressive forces to the ceramic items in order to force such ceramic items together, and continually monitoring the joint being formed between the two ceramic items. An apparatus of three elements carries out the method. These elements are a single mode microwave applicator; a compressive force applicator; and a nondestructive evaluator for monitoring the formation of the joint.
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