Apparatus and method for white layer and recast removal
US7807037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25F3/14
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for removing a metal layer comprising the steps of providing a part having a slot, providing a porous metallic cathode comprising a recess bounded by a wall having an outer surface corresponding to the slot, inserting the porous metallic cathode into the slot, introducing an electrolyte into the recess of the porous metallic cathode, and removing a portion of an inner surface of the slot by flowing an electric current between the part and the porous metallic cathode.
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