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Ceramic feedstock composition for the manufacture of prototype elements

US5942566A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 1997
Grant dateAug 24, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/0016
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A ceramic or metal feedstock composition useful for manufacture of prototype elements using a filament or ribbon deposition apparatus, includes a ceramic or metal powder, a binder of ethylene/acrylate copolymer or homopolymer, a wax and liquid plasticizer mixed together in the form of a ribbon or rod which may then be used in a prototyping device.

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