Metallic filled pastes
US6630009B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S430/146
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A paste composition, including a binding agent charged with metallic powder, to be used in a solid freeform fabrication procedure, comprising:a) a solidifiable binding agent comprised of at least one polymerizable resin, with a viscosity of less than 4000 mPa.s, measured at 25° C.;b) at least one initiator, in a concentration greater than about 0.1% by mass with respect to the mass of the resin; andc) a mixture of at least two metallic powders, said mixture having a volumetric concentration greater than 40% with respect to the composition, wherein said mixture of metal powders is either i) a bimodal or trimodal mixture in nature, or ii) is a majority of stainless steel with an amount of NiB or NiP and combinations thereof effective to lower the sintering temperature.
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