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Methods for coating metallic articles

US6447664B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 1999
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25F3/22
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for coating metallic articles. In an exemplary embodiment, the method comprises the steps of providing a metallic article having an external surface with an oxide thereon; removing at least part of the oxide from the external surface of the article; and placing a coating on the article. The invention also includes coated metallic articles, and an apparatus for coating metallic articles.

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