Methods for manufacturing multi-layer engine valve guides by thermal spray
US6345440B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49982
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of making valve guides by thermal spraying a wear-resistant layer onto a rotating mandrel that is subsequently built up by thermal spraying steel on the wear-resistant layer. A flame spray polymer lubricant may be applied to the wear-resistant layer to improve self-lubricating properties of the engine valve guide. The mandrel and applied layers are then cut off and the remaining segment is further processed in a machining operation to remove the mandrel from the inside of the engine valve guide. The mandrel is preferably cooled as the thermal spray is applied preferably by routing a cooling fluid such as air through the mandrel.
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