Multi-wire feeder method and system for alloy sample formation and additive manufacturing
US9902018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y10/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods, comprising a directed heat source coupled to a multi-wire feed-head configured to feed one or more wires having diverse compositions into a heat affected region, are provided for the synthesis of alloy samples having defined compositions, combinatorial alloy sample series and libraries, and shaped alloy components.
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