Methods of making metal matrix composite and alloy articles
US9862029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F2302/45
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In one aspect, methods of making freestanding metal matrix composite articles and alloy articles are described. A method of making a freestanding composite article described herein comprises disposing over a surface of the temporary substrate a layered assembly comprising a layer of infiltration metal or alloy and a hard particle layer formed of a flexible sheet comprising organic binder and the hard particles. The layered assembly is heated to infiltrate the hard particle layer with metal or alloy providing a metal matrix composite, and the metal matrix composite is separated from the temporary substrate. Further, a method of making a freestanding alloy article described herein comprises disposing over the surface of a temporary substrate a flexible sheet comprising organic binder and powder alloy and heating the sheet to provide a sintered alloy article. The sintered alloy article is then separated from the temporary substrate.
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