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US 10,272,495 B2Granted
HIP can manufacture process
AssigneeLiopleurodon Capital Limited
InventorGerry Clark
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Abstract
An improved method of forming components by hot isostatic pressing (HIP) involves making a can for the HIP process from a ceramic mold, reducing the need for welding & machining in the production of the can.
Claims20
A method of forming a component from metal powder, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a ceramic mould using a lost wax process;
- b. casting liquid metal in the ceramic mould to form a can;
- c. forming one or more holes in the can;
- d. filling the can through the hole or holes with the metal powder;
- e. settling the metal powder in the can, evacuating the can of gas and sealing the can;
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- f. subjecting the can and contained powder to a hot isostatic pressing environment to fuse the metal powder into a solid component.
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