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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 24, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 04, 2008
Gerald C. Dodds, Chardon, OH (US);
Gerald C. Dodds, Chardon, OH (US);
PCC Airfoils, Inc., Beachwood, OH (US);
Abstract
An adjustable mold is used to mold material to form a first support. A first ceramic article is supported by the first support during firing. The adjustable mold may be adjusted and used to mold material to form a second support having a second configuration. The second support is used to support a second ceramic article during firing. The first and second supports may advantageously be formed with projections which engage the ceramic articles during firing. The length of these projections may be varied by adjusting the mold. A second adjustable mold may be used to form a first retainer which limits upward movement of the first ceramic article during firing. The second adjustable mold may be adjusted and used to form a second retainer which limits upward movement of the second ceramic article during firing.