Patent ID: 6354362
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: B21K,B22D,B22F,B29C,E21B,G05B,Y02P

Abstract:
A system for infiltrating a preformed, three-dimensional, bonded-particulate component with a liquid infiltrant, the system comprising:a support structure configured to substantially conformally support the preformed, three-dimensional, bonded-particulate component during infiltration thereof with the liquid infiltrant, the support structure including a protrusion configured to extend into an interior portion of the preformed, three-dimensional, bonded-particulate component and provide internal support therefor at least when infiltrating the preformed, three-dimensional, bonded-particulate component wherein the protrusion of the support structure is configured to substantially fill at least one recess extending from an exterior into the interior portion of the bonded-particulate component.