Method for altering metal surfaces
US9840763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC23C2/385
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for reducing surface roughness of an article includes contacting a surface of an article with a molten metal agent, the surface having an initial roughness; altering at least a portion of the surface in the molten metal agent; and removing the surface from contact with the agent; wherein, after the removing step, the surface has a processed roughness that is less than the initial roughness.
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