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Primary shaping method for a component comprising a microstructured functional element

US7681627B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GROHNO-Guss GmbH · DE

Inventors

Georg Schmitz · Meckenheim, DE
Manfred Grohn · Schweich, DE
Jürgen Nominikat · Eschweiler, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 28, 2005
Grant date	Mar 23, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 28, 2025

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB33Y80/00
WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is disclosed for molding a component with at least one microstructured functional element, which is configured intentionally with a defined structure, in relief, at a defined point on the surface of the component in order to specifically fulfill a function. The element has a characteristic dimension in the micrometer range in at least one spatial direction. The component is shaped from a substantially metallic material using a mould. At least one functional element is formed in a negative impression that is configured on the surface of the mould.

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