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Rod-fed electron beam evaporation system

US5861599A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 1997
Grant dateJan 19, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/30
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A rod-fed electron beam evaporation system having a rod-fed electron beam evaporation source for evaporating an ingot. The ingot is of rod-like configuration and has a peg-like element to self-engage a socket of a replacement ingot so that both ingot and replacement ingot are brought into alignment.

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