Method for manufacturing a metallic component
US9808865B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a metallic component is disclosed. The method includes forming a metallic component with a support structure using an additive manufacturing process. The support structure includes support walls arranged to form flow passages with a predetermined cross-sectional area. The method also includes placing the metallic component with the support structure into a chamber and sealing the chamber. The method further includes introducing a fuel mixture into the chamber after sealing the chamber. The method still further includes igniting the fuel mixture in the chamber to remove one or more of the support walls of the support structure from the metallic component.
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