METHOD FOR MAKING A SINTERED ARTICLE AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREBY

摘要

A method for making a sintered article (14) comprising providing a plurality of individual blocks (19) of sinterable matrix material, arranging said bloc ks in abutting relationship to form an assembly of said blocks in a sinter mold wherein said assembly comprises a plurality of said blocks extending in at least one direction thereof and sintering said assembly under pressure in th e mold to form an integrated sintered article. The blocks may contain abrasive particles to provide a sintered abrasive article and individual abrasive segments (15, 16, 17) may be extracted from the article.