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Method for applying diffusion coating masks

US4978558A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 1988
Grant dateDec 18, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C10/04
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for selectively applying a diffusion aluminide coating to the surface of a metal article while keeping other article surfaces free of the coating are described. The method includes the steps of injection molding a mixture of materials onto the surfaces which are to be kept free of coating; the material comprises solid particles effective in preventing deposition of the coating onto the surfaces and a moldable amorphous thermoplastic resin; it contains no volatilizable solvents. The mixture is applied to the article surface to a thickness of about 5 millimeters. It is useful in pack diffusion as well as vapor phase diffusion aluminide coating operations.

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