Metal alloy injection molding protrusions
US8991473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12389
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Metal alloy injection molding techniques are described. In one or more implementations, these techniques may also include adjustment of injection pressure, configuration of runners, and/or use of vacuum pressure, and so on to encourage flow of the metal alloy through a mold. Techniques are also described that utilize protrusions to counteract thermal expansion and subsequent contraction of the metal alloy upon cooling. Further, techniques are described in which a radius of edges of a feature is configured to encourage flow and reduce voids. A variety of other techniques are also described herein.
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