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Method and apparatus associated with anisotropic shrink in sintered ceramic items

US7551977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2007
Grant dateJun 23, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2982
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A manufacturing method for producing ceramic item from a photocurable ceramic filled material by stereolithography. The method compensates for the anisotropic shrinkage of the item during firing to produce a dimensionally accurate item.

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