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Method and apparatus for a powder metallurgical process

US5812924A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 1997
Grant dateSep 22, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B7/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of producing a green compact which includes the steps of forming a generally homogeneous powder blend of powder components; consolidating the powder blend into a green body wherein the green body includes a flashing; impinging the green body with a fluid stream so as to dislodge the flashing; and removing the dislodged flashing from the surface of the green body.

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