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Tool and a method for creating the tool

US7338717B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2002
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/263
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method 10 and a laminated tool 31 which is created by the method 10 and which is formed by the selective coupling or attachment of sectional members, such as members 14, 16. The formed tool 31 includes a finished surface 36 which is formed by the selective deposition of material 30 onto surface 22.

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