Patent ID: 6290903
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: B22F,F42B

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a monolithic broadhead comprising the steps of:blending a metal powder and a binder to form a powdered metal composition;providing a mold having a mold cavity defining a monolithic broadhead including a ferrule, a blade integrally formed with said ferrule and extending forwardly therefrom, and a tip integrally formed with said blade at an end opposite said ferrule;injecting said powdered metal composition into said mold;compacting said powdered metal composition in said mold to form a greenware broadhead;debinding said greenware broadhead such that said binder separates from said metal powder to form a powdered metal broadhead;sintering said powdered metal broadhead at an elevated temperature to form a sintered monolithic broadhead; andhoning a cutting edge on an outer edge of said sintered monolithic broadhead.