IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012
C04B 35/64 - Definition
References relevant to classification in this group
This group does not cover:
Burning methods for clay-wares | C04B 33/32 |
Furnaces, kilns, ovens, or retorts | F27 |
e.g. chamber type furnaces | F27B 17/00 |
Travelling or movable supports or containers for the charge of furnaces, kilns, ovens, retorts in so far as they are of kinds occurring in more than one kind of furnace | F27D 3/12 |
In this group, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) | A layer of ceramic powder is deposited on a support, and possibly compacted by a rolling device. A computer-controlled laser beam scans a two-dimensional cross-section of a part, selectively sintering the layer. A new layer of powder is deposited, compacted and sintered. After completion of the part, the unfused or unsintered powder, which helps hold the part during the process, is removed. This technique may allow local composition variations for gradient materials or manufacture of composites. |