Sintering and laser fusion device, comprising a means for heating powder by induction
US9616458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device for producing or building up a metal part by sintering and laser fusion, the device including a laser beam generator, a mechanism for deflecting the beam to scan a surface of the part to be produced, a sintering pan including a metal powder used to cover the surface of the part and to be melted by the laser beam to thicken the part, and at least one mechanism for heating powder contained in an area of the sintering pan by induction.
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