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Method of producing investment castings for stereolithography patterns

US5909765A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 1997
Grant dateJun 8, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An investment casting shell is made by providing an investment casting pattern that defines a cavity and filling the cavity with a fluid. The fluid is sealed within the cavity and a ceramic material is applied to the exterior of the pattern. The ceramic-encased pattern is heated and the pattern and fluid are removed from the ceramic.

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