Visible quality additive manufactured aluminum mirror finishing
US11698477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mirrored apparatus includes a substrate having a surface and including an additive manufactured aluminum and about 2 to about 30 weight % (wt. %) silicon. The mirrored apparatus also includes a finish layer arranged directly on the surface of the substrate. The finish layer includes a polished surface opposite the substrate. The mirrored apparatus further includes a reflective layer arranged on the polished surface of the finish layer.
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