Method of using an impact machine
US6764644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F2998/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for forming an article that includes the steps of filling a mold with a solid or particulate material, inserting a tool into the mold with a portion of the tool extending from the mold, and striking the tool with an impact ram to adiabatically coalesce the material in the mold to form an object having the shape of the mold. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed.
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