Patent · US Expired

Method for preparation of metallic foam products and products made

US6524522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2002
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/25
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the extrusion freeform fabrication of low cost, in situ, metallic foam components having oriented microstructures and improved mechanical properties such as energy absorption and specific stiffness. The present invention relates to the freeform fabrication of metallic foams to form parts having complex geometry that demonstrate superior mechanical properties and energy absorbing capacity.

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