A method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum and an apparatus for generating acoustic waves.

By controlling the molding of a mixture of metal powder, ceramic powder, and resin using an acoustic manufacturing device, the problems of delamination defects and poor mechanical properties in metal-ceramic molding are solved, achieving continuous molding and efficient manufacturing.

CN118808649BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02GUANGDONG UNIV OF TECH
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Application Number
CN202410809113.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2024-06-21
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2044-06-21

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Technical Problem

Existing metal-ceramic forming technologies suffer from delamination defects and poor mechanical properties. Traditional sintering methods are complex and result in discontinuous 3D printed products.

Method used

Using an acoustic manufacturing device, metal powder, ceramic powder and thermosetting resin are mixed and then the molding path is controlled by an acoustic wave action head. The mechanical vibration, physical cavitation and chemical compounding effects of the acoustic waves are used to mold the mixture into a continuous metal-ceramic component.

Benefits of technology

It enables continuous forming of metal-ceramic components, improves mechanical properties, reduces costs, avoids secondary cutting and delamination defects, and has the advantages of simple operation and energy saving and environmental protection.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of composite material manufacturing technology, specifically to a method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum and an acoustic wave manufacturing apparatus. Metal powder, ceramic powder, and thermosetting resin are mixed uniformly to obtain a slurry mixture. An acoustic wave actuator is applied to the slurry mixture, and the motion program and acoustic parameters of the actuator are set to control its movement along the target component forming path. Under the action of the acoustic waves, the slurry mixture is formed into a solidified and continuous target component. This method uses acoustic waves to solidify metal, ceramic, and resin into a target component, resulting in a continuous structure with good mechanical properties. Furthermore, this method has the advantages of easy operation and low cost.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of composite material manufacturing technology, specifically to a method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum and an acoustic wave manufacturing apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] Ceramic-metal composites are composite materials composed of ceramic as the hard phase and metal or alloy as the binder phase, combining certain advantages of both metals and ceramics to some extent. Due to their high hardness, high strength, good wear resistance, and machinability, cermets are widely used in cutting tools, industrial molds, vibration-resistant parts, wear-resistant parts, and aerospace applications. In the aerospace field, for example, they are mainly used as surface coatings on airfoils and turbine blades to enhance bonding strength and corrosion resistance.

[0003] Currently, sintering techniques are commonly used for forming metal ceramics, such as vacuum sintering, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), hot pressing, microwave sintering, discharge plasma sintering, high-frequency induction sintering, ultra-high pressure sintering, and laser sintering. However, some problems remain: current forming technologies mainly rely on pressure and heating to bond powder into a unified whole, requiring corresponding molds or secondary processing such as cutting for a specified blank shape. Existing technologies use layered 3D printing to form components. For example, Chinese patent CN108883467A discloses a method for manufacturing 3D-printed metal ceramics or cemented carbide blades. Although this method can utilize metal powders for 3D printing of metal ceramics or cemented carbide, the resulting printed products are discontinuous and have significant quality defects. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One of the objectives of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum. This method uses sound waves to solidify metal, ceramic and resin into a target component. The resulting target component has a continuous configuration, good mechanical properties, and the method has the advantages of being easy to operate and low in cost.

[0005] The second objective of this invention is to provide a sound wave manufacturing apparatus.

[0006] To achieve one of the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum is provided, comprising the following steps:

[0008] Metal powder, ceramic powder and thermosetting resin are mixed evenly to obtain a mixed liquid;

[0009] An acoustic wave actuator is applied to the mixture liquid. The motion program and acoustic wave parameters of the acoustic wave actuator are set, and the acoustic wave actuator is controlled to move along the target component forming path. Under the action of the acoustic wave, the mixture liquid is formed into a solidified and continuous target component.

[0010] In some embodiments, the acoustic parameters are: frequency 20 kHz to 100 kHz, and single-sided amplitude 3 μm to 50 μm.

[0011] In some embodiments, the metal powder material includes one or any combination of two or more of Ti, Cr, Mo, Fe, Co, and Ni.

[0012] In some embodiments, the ceramic powder material includes one or any combination of two or more of Al2O3, ZrO2, and SiC.

[0013] In some embodiments, the thermosetting resin is one or any combination of two or more of acrylate, PDMS, and epoxy resin.

[0014] In some embodiments, the resin is an acrylate, and the hardness of the target component is adjusted by regulating the specific gravity of the metal powder and / or the ceramic powder in the mixture. The amount of metal powder added is positively correlated with the hardness of the target component, and the amount of ceramic powder added is positively correlated with the softness of the target component.

[0015] In some embodiments, the weight ratio of the metal powder to the ceramic powder is 1:1 to 1:2, and the amount of thermosetting resin used is such that the metal powder and the ceramic powder are mixed evenly to form a mixture.

[0016] In some embodiments, the acoustic parameters are controlled to adjust the porous distribution inside the target component, and then the target component is sintered to obtain a porous metal-ceramic continuum.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum according to the present invention are as follows:

[0018] (1) A method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum according to the present invention involves mixing metal powder, ceramic powder and thermosetting resin to obtain a mixed liquid. The mixed liquid is then formed into a metal-ceramic component by generating mechanical vibration energy, physical cavitation and acoustic jet effects and chemical composite effects through sound waves. This method can freely shape the morphology of the target component and ensure that there is no layering between the components, which can effectively improve the mechanical properties of the component. It has the advantages of low cost, energy saving and environmental protection and convenient operation. It effectively avoids the problem of poor mechanical properties caused by secondary cutting and forming required by traditional sintering methods and avoids the problem of poor mechanical properties caused by layering of the target component in 3D printing.

[0019] (2) The method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum of the present invention can accurately control the forming path by controlling the acoustic wave action head and thus accurately form the component, making the forming highly controllable and the resulting component highly accurate, and realizing the forming of metal-ceramic continuum with various complex shapes and structures.

[0020] To achieve the second objective mentioned above, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0021] A sound wave manufacturing apparatus is provided, which is applied to the above-mentioned method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum, comprising:

[0022] A sound wave generator is connected to a sound wave action head, which is mounted on a motion module, and the motion module drives the sound wave action head to move along a molding path.

[0023] A liquid supply mechanism outputs the mixed liquid, and the acoustic wave action head acts on the output mixed liquid;

[0024] A control module is connected to the acoustic wave generator, the motion module, and the liquid supply mechanism. In some embodiments, the liquid supply mechanism includes a material tank and a liquid supply pipe. The liquid supply pipe delivers the mixed liquid through a pump, the material tank is loaded with the mixed liquid output from the liquid supply pipe, and the acoustic wave action head acts on the material tank.

[0025] In some embodiments, the liquid supply mechanism includes a liquid supply pipe that delivers the mixed liquid via a pump, and the acoustic wave action head acts on the output port of the liquid supply pipe and moves synchronously with the output port of the liquid supply pipe. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the acoustic wave manufacturing apparatus according to specific embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the acoustic wave manufacturing apparatus according to specific embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a photograph of the acoustic wave manufacturing apparatus according to specific embodiment 4 of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a photograph of the acoustic wave manufacturing apparatus according to specific embodiment 5 of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a picture of a metal-ceramic continuum component produced by an acoustic wave manufacturing device according to specific embodiment 4 of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a picture of a metal-ceramic continuum component produced by an acoustic wave manufacturing device according to specific embodiment 5 of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a comparison chart of the softness and hardness of continuous three-dimensional components obtained by adjusting different proportions of metal powder and ceramic powder in specific embodiments 6 and 7 of the present invention.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 1. Acoustic wave generator; 2. Acoustic wave action head; 3. Material tank; 4. Liquid supply pipe; 5. Mixed liquid; 6. Components. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail. While preferred embodiments of the invention have been shown, it should be understood that the invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0036] The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] The method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum disclosed in this embodiment includes the following steps.

[0039] Metal powder, ceramic powder and thermosetting resin are mixed evenly to obtain mixture 5; metal powder and ceramic powder are mixed with thermosetting resin in the required proportion and then added to the material tank. The mixing method of metal powder, ceramic powder and thermosetting resin can be mechanical stirring, planetary ball milling, magnetic stirring, homogenizer, etc.

[0040] An acoustic wave actuation head 2 is applied to the mixed liquid 5. The motion program and acoustic wave parameters of the acoustic wave actuation head 2 are set, and the acoustic wave actuation head 2 is controlled to move along the molding path of the target component 6. Under the action of the acoustic wave, the mixed liquid 5 is molded into a solidified and continuous target component 6.

[0041] The acoustic wave actuation head 2 provides acoustic waves. By numerically controlling the movement of the acoustic wave actuation head 2, it can be precisely moved, thereby accurately molding the target component 6. For example, if the target component 6 is a ring, the entire ring is gradually molded by moving the acoustic wave actuation head 2 step by step along the ring's contour path. The mixed solution containing metal powder, ceramic powder, and thermosetting resin, under the mechanical vibration energy of the acoustic waves, the physical cavitation effect and acoustic jet effect, and the chemical compounding effect, can be molded into the configuration shaped by the moving path of the acoustic wave actuation head 2. Since the molding process is the moving path of the acoustic wave actuation head 2, the molding process has a relatively flexible degree of freedom and is less prone to delamination affecting stress performance. It can also directly mold the target component 6 without secondary cutting processing, improving processing efficiency.

[0042] The shape of the working end of the acoustic wave action head 2 includes, but is not limited to: pointed, flat, concave, convex, and irregularly shaped heads designed and manufactured for specific purposes. The size of the action end also varies to meet the manufacturing requirements of the target continuum.

[0043] In this embodiment, the acoustic parameters are: frequency 20kHz~100kHz, and single-sided amplitude 3μm~50μm. These acoustic parameters enable the mixed liquid 5 to be formed and solidified efficiently.

[0044] In this embodiment, the metal powder material includes one or any combination of two or more of Ti, Cr, Mo, Fe, Co, and Ni. Other metal powders can be selected depending on the actual application. Furthermore, the particle size range of the metal powder is 100 nm to 50 μm.

[0045] In this embodiment, the ceramic powder material includes one or any combination of two or more of Al2O3, ZrO2, and SiC. Other ceramic powders can be selected depending on the actual application. Furthermore, the particle size range of the ceramic powder is 100 nm to 50 μm.

[0046] In this embodiment, the thermosetting resin is one or a combination of two or more of acrylate, PDMS, and epoxy resin. Other thermosetting resins can be selected depending on the actual application.

[0047] In this embodiment, the weight ratio of the metal powder to the ceramic powder is 1:1 to 1:2, and the ratio can be adjusted according to the actual application. The amount of thermosetting resin is such that the metal powder and the ceramic powder are mixed evenly to form a mixture liquid 5. That is, the amount of thermosetting resin can be adjusted according to actual needs, provided that the metal powder and the ceramic powder are mixed evenly.

[0048] In this embodiment, the resin is acrylate. The hardness of the target component 6 is adjusted by regulating the specific gravity of the metal powder and / or the ceramic powder in the mixture liquid 5. The amount of metal powder added is positively correlated with the hardness of the target component 6, and the amount of ceramic powder added is positively correlated with the softness of the target component 6.

[0049] Metals, with their superior ductility, are generally used to determine the softness of materials, while ceramics, possessing superior hardness, are generally used to determine the hardness. However, the applicant discovered that when metal powder and ceramic powder are mixed with thermosetting resin, opposite effects are produced: metal increases the hardness of the material, while ceramic increases its softness. This is attributed to the sound-absorbing properties of metal powder, which improves the curing degree of the acrylate, thereby increasing the hardness of component 6. Conversely, ceramic reflects sound waves, reducing the curing degree of the acrylate and thus decreasing the hardness of component 6. Therefore, by adjusting the ratio of metal powder to ceramic powder in the mixture 5, the hardness of component 6 can be accurately adjusted, providing guidance for adjusting the hardness of component 6.

[0050] In this embodiment, the acoustic parameters are controlled to adjust the porous distribution inside the target component 6, and then the target component 6 is sintered to obtain a porous metal-ceramic continuum.

[0051] Because the resin in the mixture 5 will cavitate and generate bubbles after the sound waves act on it, the bubbles in the mixture 5 can be controlled by controlling the sound waves, thus making the porosity controllable. After degreasing and sintering, although the metal powder and ceramic will partially melt to form a component 6 with good strength, it does not affect the fact that the component 6 constitutes a porous component 6, thus realizing the manufacturing of porous ceramic materials.

[0052] Example 2

[0053] Please see Figure 1 , 3 The acoustic wave manufacturing apparatus disclosed in this embodiment is applied to the metal-ceramic continuous forming method described in Embodiment 1, comprising:

[0054] A sound wave generator 1 is connected to a sound wave actuating head 2, which is mounted on a motion module. The motion module drives the sound wave actuating head 2 to move along a molding path. The sound wave actuating head 2 is connected to the sound wave generator 1, which is powered on and tuned to a suitable frequency. The sound wave actuating head 2 is connected to the motion module, which drives its movement. This motion module can be a CNC machine tool, a robotic arm, or other motion control mechanism. By controlling the movement of the motion module, the trajectory of the sound wave actuating head 2 is controlled.

[0055] A liquid supply mechanism outputs the mixed liquid 5, and the acoustic wave action head 2 acts on the output mixed liquid 5.

[0056] A control module is provided, which is connected to the acoustic wave generator 1, the motion module, and the liquid supply mechanism. By incorporating the acoustic wave generator 1, the motion module, and the liquid supply mechanism into the control module, automated production control is achieved.

[0057] In this embodiment, the liquid supply mechanism includes a material tank 3 and a liquid supply pipe 4. The liquid supply pipe 4 delivers the mixed liquid 5 through a pump (peristaltic pump, gravity pump, liquid pump). The material tank 3 is loaded with the mixed liquid 5 output from the liquid supply pipe 4. The acoustic wave actuator 2 acts on the material tank 3. The acoustic wave actuator 2 is placed in a suitable position in the mixed liquid, and the required power and the corresponding motion module trajectory program for controlling the movement of the acoustic wave actuator 2 are set.

[0058] Furthermore, the motion module of the acoustic wave actuation head 2 is fixed by clamping, ensuring connection strength while facilitating replacement. Furthermore, the clamping assembly can be replaced according to the shape of the acoustic wave head, and the material cylinder can be replaced according to the size of the printed part.

[0059] In this embodiment, the acoustic wave action head 2 is applied to the material tank 3, and the component 6 can be manufactured in the material tank 3. After the construction is completed, the component 6 is taken out from the material tank 3.

[0060] Example 3

[0061] Please see Figure 2 , 4 To allow for greater flexibility in printing, and to extend beyond the material tank 3, this embodiment discloses an acoustic wave manufacturing apparatus. This apparatus is applied to the metal-ceramic continuous forming method described in Embodiment 1, and includes:

[0062] A sound wave generator 1 is connected to a sound wave actuating head 2, which is mounted on a motion module. The motion module drives the sound wave actuating head 2 to move along a molding path. The sound wave actuating head 2 is connected to the sound wave generator 1, which is powered on and tuned to a suitable frequency. The sound wave actuating head 2 is connected to the motion module, which drives its movement. This motion module can be a CNC machine tool, a robotic arm, or other motion control mechanism. By controlling the movement of the motion module, the trajectory of the sound wave actuating head 2 is controlled.

[0063] A liquid supply mechanism outputs the mixed liquid 5, and the acoustic wave action head 2 acts on the output mixed liquid 5.

[0064] A control module is provided, which is connected to the acoustic wave generator 1, the motion module, and the liquid supply mechanism. By incorporating the acoustic wave generator 1, the motion module, and the liquid supply mechanism into the control module, automated production control is achieved.

[0065] The liquid supply mechanism in this embodiment includes a liquid supply pipe 4, which delivers the mixed liquid 5 via a pump. The acoustic wave actuating head 2 acts on the output port of the liquid supply pipe 4 and moves synchronously with the output port. The acoustic wave actuating head 2 is integrated with the liquid supply pipe 4 on the same fixture or directly integrated with the motion module, so that moving the acoustic wave actuating head 2 can simultaneously drive the liquid supply pipe 4 to move, and further improves the degree of freedom of movement of the acoustic wave actuating head 2, realizing the forming of the component 6 while moving.

[0066] Example 4

[0067] The method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum disclosed in this embodiment, wherein the target component 6 is a planar structure metal-ceramic acoustic wave continuous three-dimensional forming, includes the following steps.

[0068] The acoustic wave actuating head 2 is connected to the acoustic wave generator 1, and the acoustic wave generator 1 is connected to a power source. The acoustic wave actuating head 2 is clamped and fixed to the multi-axis robot arm.

[0069] Acrylic ester was selected as the printing material. The metal powder used was TC4 (particle size 34um) with a content of 4 vol%. The ceramic powder used was Al2O3 (particle size 200nm) with a content of 8 vol%. The acrylate content was 88 vol%. The three materials were mixed evenly using a mechanical stirrer. Then, the TC4 / Al2O3 metal-ceramic mixture with added acrylate was added to the material tank.

[0070] Set the motion program of the multi-axis robot arm to drive the acoustic wave action head 2 to move until it is in complete contact with the surface of the mixed solution in the material cylinder.

[0071] Connect the power supply, turn on the sound wave generator 1, adjust the frequency peak to the midpoint of the set sound wave frequency range (44200hz), and adjust the power to 90%.

[0072] Driven by a multi-axis robotic arm, the acoustic wave action head 2 completes the manufacturing of a single piece of material and then continues manufacturing along an S-shaped motion trajectory.

[0073] Repeat this step until you get a sample of the desired size, then print.

[0074] The motion program ends, turn off the sound wave generator 1, lift away from the sound wave action head 2, and remove the device. Figure 5 The metal-ceramic planar component 6 is shown.

[0075] Example 5

[0076] This embodiment discloses a method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum, in which the target component 6 is a columnar structure for continuous three-dimensional forming of metal-ceramic acoustic wave.

[0077] This includes the following steps:

[0078] The acoustic wave actuating head 2 is connected to the acoustic wave generator 1, and the acoustic wave generator 1 is connected to the power supply. The acoustic wave actuating head 2 and the peristaltic pump supply head are clamped and fixed in the appropriate position to the corresponding position of the CNC machine tool, and the supply head end is adjusted so that the liquid can be supplied to the bottom of the acoustic wave actuating head 2.

[0079] Acrylic ester was selected as the printing material. The metal powder used was TC4 (particle size 34um) with a content of 4 vol%. The ceramic powder used was Al2O3 (particle size 200nm) with a content of 8 vol%. The acrylic ester content was 88 vol%. The three materials were mixed evenly using a magnetic stirrer. Then, the TC4 / Al2O3 metal-ceramic mixture with added acrylic ester was added to the suction end of the peristaltic pump.

[0080] Set the motion program of the CNC machine tool to drive the acoustic wave actuating head 2 to a position 1-2mm away from the bottom of the material cylinder.

[0081] Connect the power supply, turn on the sound wave generator 1, adjust the frequency peak to the midpoint of the set sound wave frequency range (44200hz), and adjust the power to 90%.

[0082] Set the peristaltic pump parameters to continuous reverse rotation and the flow rate to 0.12 ml / min. Turn on the peristaltic pump, and the dispensing head will follow the sonic actuation head 2 to dispense liquid.

[0083] After setting the motion program of the CNC machine tool and completing the first layer of manufacturing, the CNC machine tool fixture drives the acoustic wave head 2 to rise slightly to carry out the continuous manufacturing of the next layer.

[0084] Repeat this step until you get a sample of the desired size, then print.

[0085] The motion program ends, turn off the sound wave generator 1, lift away from the sound wave action head 2, and remove the device. Figure 6 The metal-ceramic columnar component 6 is shown.

[0086] To illustrate this invention, it was discovered that in acrylates, adjusting the ratio between metal powder and ceramic powder can... To achieve the adjustment of the hardness of component 6, the following Examples 6 and 7 are conducted.

[0087] Example 6

[0088] The method for forming a metal-ceramic continuum disclosed in this embodiment includes the following steps.

[0089] The acoustic wave actuating head 2 is connected to the acoustic wave generator 1, and the acoustic wave generator 1 is connected to the power supply. The acoustic wave actuating head 2 and the peristaltic pump supply head are clamped and fixed in the appropriate position to the corresponding position of the CNC machine tool, and the supply head end is adjusted so that the liquid can be supplied to the bottom of the acoustic wave actuating head 2.

[0090] Acrylic ester was selected as the printing material, iron powder was selected as the metal powder, and Al2O3 (particle size 200nm) was selected as the ceramic powder. The ratio of acrylic ester: iron powder: ceramic powder (alumina) was 88:8:4. The three materials were mixed evenly using a magnetic stirrer to obtain a mixed liquid 5. Then, the mixed liquid 5 was added to the suction end of the peristaltic pump.

[0091] Set the motion program of the CNC machine tool to drive the acoustic wave actuation head 2 to a position 1mm to 2mm away from the bottom of the material cylinder.

[0092] Connect the power supply, turn on the sound wave generator 1, and adjust the frequency peak to the midpoint of the set sound wave frequency range (44200hz).

[0093] Set the peristaltic pump parameters to continuous reverse rotation and the flow rate to 0.12 ml / min. Turn on the peristaltic pump, and the dispensing head will follow the sonic actuation head 2 to dispense liquid.

[0094] After setting the motion program of the CNC machine tool and completing the manufacturing of the first layer of hardware, the CNC machine tool fixture drives the acoustic wave head 2 to rise slightly.

[0095] Repeat steps 3-6 to obtain the second soft layer, and obtain the required overall soft and hard control sample. Printing is then complete.

[0096] After the motion program ends, the acoustic wave generator 1 is turned off, the acoustic wave action head 2 is lifted away, and the metal-ceramic columnar component 6 is removed. The power of the acoustic wave generator 1 is set to 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, and 90% respectively, resulting in five metal-ceramic columnar component 6 samples.

[0097] Example 7

[0098] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 6 is that the ratio of acrylate: iron powder: ceramic powder (alumina) is 88:4:8.

[0099] Effect description

[0100] The hardness of the samples obtained in Example 6 and Example 7 was compared. Figure 7It is evident that, under the power of each acoustic wave generator 1, increasing the proportion of metal powder in the metal-ceramic columnar component 6 sample increases the hardness of component 6, while increasing the proportion of ceramic powder in the metal-ceramic columnar component 6 sample increases the softness of component 6. Therefore, the hardness and softness of the target component 6 can be adjusted by regulating the specific gravity of the metal powder and / or the ceramic powder in the mixture 5. Specifically, the amount of metal powder added is positively correlated with the hardness of the target component 6, and the amount of ceramic powder added is positively correlated with the softness of the target component 6.

[0101] The acoustic wave forming method for metal-ceramic continuum of the present invention can achieve continuous forming in both planar and three-dimensional forms, overcoming the current difficulties in forming metal-ceramic materials. It enables the preparation of porous ceramics using only acoustic waves instead of existing pore-forming methods. It allows for differentiation of interlayer properties during continuous forming, thereby obtaining a continuum with controllable stratified properties. The hardness of the material after acoustic wave action can be adjusted by regulating the ratio of metal powder to ceramic powder.

[0102] The present invention has been illustrated with the above embodiments to explain the detailed method of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the detailed method described above, that is, it does not mean that the present invention must rely on the detailed method described above to be implemented. Those skilled in the art should understand that any improvements to the present invention, equivalent substitutions of the raw materials in the method of the present invention, the addition of auxiliary components, the selection of specific methods, etc., without departing from the principle of the present invention, all fall within the protection scope and disclosure scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for forming a metal-ceramic continuous, characterized in that, Includes the following steps, Metal powder, ceramic powder and thermosetting resin are mixed evenly to obtain a mixed liquid; An acoustic wave atomizing head is applied to the mixed liquid. The motion program and acoustic parameters of the acoustic wave atomizing head are set to control its movement along the molding path of the target component. Under the action of the acoustic waves, the mixed liquid is molded into a solidified and continuous target component. The acoustic parameters are: frequency 20kHz~100kHz, single-sided amplitude 3μm~50μm. The thermosetting resin is acrylate. The hardness of the target component is adjusted by adjusting the specific gravity of the metal powder and / or the ceramic powder in the mixed liquid. The amount of metal powder added is positively correlated with the hardness of the target component, and the amount of ceramic powder added is positively correlated with the softness of the target component.

2. The method for forming a metal-ceramic continuous body according to claim 1, characterized in that, The metal powder material includes one or any combination of two or more of Ti, Cr, Mo, Fe, Co, and Ni.

3. The method for forming a metal-ceramic continuous body according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ceramic powder material includes one or any combination of two or more of Al2O3, ZrO2, and SiC.

4. The method for forming a metal-ceramic continuous body according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weight ratio of the metal powder to the ceramic powder is 1:1 to 1:2, and the amount of thermosetting resin used is such that the metal powder and the ceramic powder are mixed evenly to form a mixture liquid.

5. The method for forming a metal-ceramic continuous body according to claim 1, characterized in that, By controlling the acoustic parameters, the porous distribution inside the target component is adjusted, and then the target component is sintered to obtain a porous metal-ceramic continuum.

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