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Surface treating method by electric discharge

US5858479A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1997
Grant dateJan 12, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C26/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A surface treating method uses an electric discharge machining to form a coating layer having strong adhesion and excellent characteristics on a metal surface such as a hard metal. A discharge electrode is formed by powders containing metal hydride. Electric discharge is generated in a working fluid containing carbon between the discharge electrode and a workpiece. Thus, a coating layer of the metal hydride is formed on a surface of the workpiece.

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