Method and assembly for forming a component by isostatic pressing
US9034246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05B2230/40
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of forming a component (30) by isostatic pressing, the method comprising: providing a canister (4) suitable for isostatic pressing, the canister comprising first and second membranes (14, 16) which, in use, are disposed within the canister (4); the first and second membranes (14, 16) defining a component cavity (24) disposed between the first and second membranes (14, 16), a first tool cavity (26) disposed between the first membrane (14) and an adjacent wall (10) of the canister (4), and a second tool cavity (28) disposed between the second membrane (16) and another adjacent wall (12) of the canister (4); filling the component cavity (24) with the component powder for forming the component (30); filling the first and second tool cavities (26, 28) with a second tool powder; and isostatically pressing the canister (4) to form the component (30).
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