Method of bonding a particle material to near theoretical density

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PATENT NO 6187087
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09412521

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A method of bonding a particle material to near theoretical density, includes placing a particle material in a die. In the first stage, a pulsed current of about 1 to 20,000 amps., is applied to the particle material for a predetermined time period, and substantially simultaneously therewith, a shear force of about 5-50 MPa is applied. In the second stage, an axial pressure of about less than 1 to 2,000 MPa is applied to the particle material for a predetermined time period, and substantially simultaneously therewith, a steady current of about 1 to 20,000 amps. is applied. The method can be used to bond metallic, ceramic, intermetallic and composite materials to near-net shape, directly from precursors or elemental particle material without the need for synthesizing the material. The method may also be applied to perform combustion synthesis of a reactive material, followed by consolidation or joining to near-net shaped articles or parts. The method may further be applied to repair a damaged or worn substrate or part, coat a particle onto a substrate, and grow single crystals of a particle material.

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MATERIALS MODIFICATION INC2721-D MERRILEE DRIVE FAIRFAX VA 22031

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Sethuram, Krupashankara M Falls Church, VA 9 314
Sudarshan, Tirumalai S Vienna, VA 14 346
Yoo, Sang H Fairfax, VA 7 84

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