Abstract:
A method for manufacturing an impregnated segment includes forming a base tier by depositing one or more layers of molten metallic material. The base tier has a plurality of cavities. The method further includes inserting at least one superhard particle into each cavity and forming an additional tier on top of the base tier by depositing one or more layers of the molten metallic material. The additional tier has a plurality of cavities. The method further includes repeating the insertion of the superhard particles and the formation of additional tiers to form an impregnated cage.