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Methods for manufacturing three-dimensional devices and devices created thereby

US7410606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 5, 2002
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process of making a casting includes the steps of designing a mold (1010), fabricating the layers (or laminations) of the mold (1020), stacking and assembling the laminations into a mold (1030), producing a casting (1060) and demolding the casting (1070). If necessary, a derived mold can be made (1040, 1050) prior to producing the casing (1060).

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