Method of manufacturing a metal matrix composite structure
US6916550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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