System and method for loading a plurality of powder materials in a compaction press
AssigneeIAP Research, Inc.
InventorsEdward Knoth, Bhanu Chelluri, Edward Schumaker
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Abstract
This invention relates to a system and method for loading a plurality of powder materials into a magnetic compaction tool. The system and method employ a powder loader which guides the plurality of powder materials into predetermined locations in the magnetic compaction tool so that when the tool is electromagnetically energized, the plurality of powder materials are compacted to form a part having a plurality of densified metals formed by the plurality of powder materials.
Claims57
A system for loading a plurality of powder materials into a magnetic compaction tool comprising:
- a powder loader comprising a plurality of channels for channeling each of said plurality of powder materials into predetermined locations in the magnetic compaction tool so that when said tool is electro-magnetically energized, said plurality of powder materials are compacted to form a part.
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A compaction system comprising:
- a compactor for compacting a plurality of powder materials to form a part;
- a die for receiving said plurality of powder materials;
- and
- a powder loader comprising a plurality of channels for channeling each of said plurality of powder materials into a predetermined configuration in said die;
- said die being situated in said compacter so that said plurality of powder materials become compacted to produce said part comprising a plurality of powder materials to form said part having a plurality of densified powder materials.
A method for compacting a plurality of powder materials to provide a part, said method comprising the steps of:
- situating a powder loader in operative relationship with a die;
- using said powder loader to load said plurality of powder materials into said die;
- and
- compacting said plurality of powder materials to form the part having a plurality of distinct densified powders.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.