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Method of manufacturing a metal matrix composite structure

US6916550B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2001
Grant dateJul 12, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249927
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for mechanically cutting a continuous circular shaped groove in a foil sheet for use in a metal matrix composite product. In one form the foil sheet is held adjacent a rotating machine tool by vacuum and a cutting tool is moved relative thereto to cut a spiral groove.

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