Method of object consolidation employing graphite particulate
AssigneeMetal Alloys, Inc.
InventorsWayne P. Lichti, Alfred F. Hofstatter
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Abstract
The method of consolidating a metallic, metallic and ceramic, or ceramic body in any of initially powdered, sintered, fibrous, sponge, or other form capable of compaction, includes the steps: (a) providing a bed of flowable particles within a contained zone, the particulate primarily including flowable and resiliently compressible carbonaceous particles, (b) positioning that body in the bed, (c) and effecting pressurization of the bed to cause pressure transmission via the particles to the body, thereby to compact the body into desired shape, increasing its density.
Claims17
The method of consolidating a metallic, metallic and ceramic, or ceramic body in any of initially powdered, sintered, fibrous, sponge, or other form capable of compaction, that includes the steps:
- (a) providing a bed of flowable particles within a contained zone, said particulate primarily consisting of flowable and resiliently compressible carbonaceous particles in the form of beads having outwardly projecting nodules thereon, and at least some beads having surface fissures,
- (b) positioning said body in said bed, to be surrounded by said beads,
- (c) and effecting pressurization of said bed to cause pressure transmission via said particles to said body, thereby to compact the body into desired shape, increasing its density.
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