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Ceramic core with locators and method

US6505678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 17, 2001
Grant dateJan 14, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22C7/02
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method and apparatus for providing a plurality of locator elements on a ceramic core involves placing a ceramic core in a die cavity of die, positioning a plurality of pins in the die cavity with each pin having a locator-forming cavity on an inner end facing a surface of the core, and introducing melted wax into each locator-forming cavity to form a plurality of locator elements on the surface of the core.

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