Method and apparatus for coating substrates using a laser

Details Method and apparatus for coating substrates using a laser Method and apparatus for coating substrates using a laser

1982-03-15

1984-02-28

Lusignan, Michael R.

Coating processes

Electrical product produced

Welding electrode

118 501, 118624, 118641, 427399, B05D 306, C23C 1308, B05B 500

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044341890

ABSTRACT:
Metal substrates, preferably of titanium and titanium alloys, are coated by alloying or forming TiN on a substrate surface. A laser beam strikes the surface of a moving substrate in the presence of purified nitrogen gas. A small area of the substrate surface is quickly heated without melting. This heated area reacts with the nitrogen to form a solid solution. The alloying or formation of TiN occurs by diffusion of nitrogen into the titanium. Only the surface layer of the substrate is heated because of the high power density of the laser beam and short exposure time. The bulk of the substrate is not affected, and melting of the substrate is avoided because it would be detrimental.

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