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Method and apparatus for making ceramic cores and other articles

US6533986B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2000
Grant dateMar 18, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 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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