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Ceramic casting core and method

US7093645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2004
Grant dateAug 22, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05B2230/21
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A ceramic core for use in casting an article such as for example an airfoil, wherein the ceramic core has a pocket located at or near a region of the core that is otherwise associated with occurrence of a localized casting defect in the cast article. A covering is disposed on the core to cover the pocket and provide core outer surface features.

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