Precision air flow routing devices and method for thermal spray coating applications
US10435779B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02F1/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for controlling deposition of material from a plasma transferred wire arc (PTWA) torch within a bore is provided. The apparatus includes a duct and a plurality of cannons. The duct includes a plurality of fluid passageways separated by cross-members. The plurality of cannons are disposed adjacent and downstream from the plurality of fluid passageways of the duct. The flow of fluid is simultaneously directed through all of the fluid passageways and the plurality of cannons and past the PTWA torch in the bore.
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