Method for metallizing carbon fiber reinforced plastic members

Details Method for metallizing carbon fiber reinforced plastic members Method for metallizing carbon fiber reinforced plastic members

1982-08-23

1984-06-19

Lawrence, Evan K.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Processes and products

Vacuum arc discharge coating

427 40, 427250, 427290, C23C 1500, B05D 306

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044552076

ABSTRACT:
A method for metallizing the surface of a carbon fiber reinforced plastic member by vapor-deposition of a metal layer in a high vacuum, with a glow treatment taking place before the vapor-deposition process. The surface of the plastic member to be metallized is removed until the carbon fibers lying closest to the surface are partially exposed. The plastic member is then degassed. A negative high voltage is applied across the degassed plastic member to bring about a glow treatment of the plastic member before the metal vapor-deposition. The glow treatment is continued into the initial phase of the metal vapor-deposition process.

REFERENCES:
Bunshah, R. F., Physical Vapor Deposition of Metals, Alloys, and Ceramics, In New Trends in Materials Processing, Metals Park, Ohio, American Society for Metals, 1976, pp. 200-219, 252-253.
Bayer Co., Thermoplaste, Technical Binder by Bayer, edition of Apr. 1, 1978, paragraph 4.5.3.

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