IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012

C04B 35/64 - Definition fr

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

Glossary of terms

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.