Method and apparatus for spraying molten materials
US5529809A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC23C4/123
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A metal spray apparatus is provided with a supersonic nozzle. Molten metal is injected into a gas stream flowing through the nozzle under pressure. By varying the pressure of the injected metal, the droplet can be made in various selected sizes with each selected size having a high degree of size uniformity. A unique one piece graphite heater provides easily controlled uniformity of temperature in the nozzle and an attached tundish which holds the pressurized molten metal. A unique U-shaped gas heater provides extremely hot inlet gas temperatures to the nozzle. A particularly useful application of the spray apparatus is coating of threads of a fastener with a shape memory alloy. This permits a fastener to be easily inserted and removed but provides for a secure locking of the fastener in high temperature environments.
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