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Metallic filled pastes

US6630009B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2002
Grant dateOct 7, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2022

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  • 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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