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Method and apparatus for forming a ceramic catalyst support

US6776689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2001
Grant dateAug 17, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01N3/2828
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A grinding assembly for shaping an inlet or outlet face of a ceramic catalyst substrate provides for forming a predetermined face on the substrate, the substrate having a circular or non-circular cross-sectional profile. A grinding head is rotated about a grinding axis, and the grinding axis is selectively translated about an orbital path.

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