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Investment technique for solid mold casting of reticulated metal foams

US9789534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2015
Grant dateOct 17, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D29/006
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method to manufacture reticulated metal foam includes coating a precursor in a molten wax to increase ligament thickness; and investment coating the molten wax coated precursor with a ceramic plaster.

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