Shaped abrasive particles and methods of forming same

US9200187B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Ralph Bauer · Eßlingen, DE
• Martin Barnes · Youngstown, US
• Rene G. Demers · Niagara Falls, CA
• Margaret L. Skowron · Niagara Falls, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 23, 2013
• Grant date: Dec 1, 2015
• Expiry date: May 1, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T428/2982
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A method of forming a shaped abrasive particle includes applying a mixture into a shaping assembly within an application zone and directing an ejection material at the mixture in the shaping assembly under a predetermined force, removing the mixture from the shaping assembly and forming a precursor shaped abrasive particle.