Method and apparatus for making ceramic cores and other articles
US6533986B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S425/044
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A green ceramic core or other article at elevated temperature is placed between a complaint member and a relatively rigid setter while the green core or article cools to a lower temperature. The compliant member can comprise a fluid pressurized compliant bladder or a compliant, non-rigid setter or facing layer thereon for contacting a side of the green core or article.
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