Inventors:
Richard J. Gubanich - Delmont PA, US
Edward M. Dinco - Latrobe PA, US
Kent P. Mizgalski - Stahlstown PA, US
Thomas R. Weisel - Greensburg PA, US
Assignee:
Kennametal Inc. - Latrobe PA
International Classification:
B29C 43/04
US Classification:
425 78, 425330, 425348 S, 425441, 100232
Abstract:
A split case die is used to press powder, wherein the die parts are moveable in a direction non-parallel to the direction of the pressing axis. The part produced by such a split case die has an external surface with parting line marks oriented in a direction non-perpendicular to the pressing axis.