Methods for manufacturing components from articles formed by additive-manufacturing processes
US8506836B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided for manufacturing a component. The method includes forming a diffusion coating on a first intermediate article formed by an additive manufacturing process. The diffusion coating is removed from the first intermediate article forming a second intermediate article having at least one enhanced surface. The diffusion coating is formed by applying a layer of coating material on at least one surface of the first intermediate article and diffusion heat treating the first intermediate article and the layer. The diffusion coating comprises a surface additive layer and a diffusion layer below the surface additive layer. The formation of the diffusion coating and removal thereof may be repeated at least once.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.