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Process for removal of binders from parts produced by powder injection molding

US6579493B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2001
Grant dateJun 17, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C8/36
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the removal of binder material from powder injected molded parts that employs a low pressure plasma reactor to generate reactive species which react with the binder material in the injected molded part is presented. The reactive species cause the binder material to break down into smaller molecules and thereby be removed from the injected molded part.

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