Powder metallurgy processes – Powder metallurgy processes with heating or sintering – Powder shape or size characteristics
Patent
1989-01-17
1990-07-03
Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.
Powder metallurgy processes
Powder metallurgy processes with heating or sintering
Powder shape or size characteristics
419 30, 419 42, 419 49, 419 52, B22F 100
Patent
active
049386735
ABSTRACT:
The invention includes an isostatic press supply of heat to a workpiece by microwave energy and a method for isostatically pressing a powdered ceramic or powdered metal material that is heated by microwave energy. The isostatic press includes a pressure vessel. A fluid medium is available for supply to the pressure vessel under pressure. The invention further includes a means for transmitting microwave energy into the pressure vessel. The method includes preparing a workpiece comprising a microwave coupler material. Desirably, the workpiece is a composition comprising a powdered coupler or semiconductor and a powdered insulator. The workpiece is immersed in an additional powdered insulator which is transparent to the microwave energy. The workpiece and immersing powdered insulator are contained in a closed, compressible container. The contained, immersed workpiece is then placed into a pressure vessel. Microwave energy is transmitted into the pressure vessel at a sufficient frequency to couple with the coupler. A fluid medium is supplied into the vessel under pressure either concurrently and/or before and/or after the transmission of microwave energy. The microwave energy couples with the coupler which causes the insulator of the workpiece to heat. The immersing insulator that surrounds the workpiece remains cool.
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