Method and Apparatus for Surface Treatment of Materials Utilizing Multiple Combined Energy Sources
    11.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Surface Treatment of Materials Utilizing Multiple Combined Energy Sources 有权
    使用多种组合能源的材料表面处理方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130001204A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-03

    申请号:US13536257

    申请日:2012-06-28

    Abstract: Material treatment is effected in a treatment region by at least two energy sources, such as (i) an atmospheric pressure plasma and (ii) an ultraviolet laser directed into the plasma and optionally onto the material being treated. Precursor materials may be dispensed before, and finishing material may be dispensed after treatment. Electrodes for generating the plasma may comprise two spaced-apart rollers. Nip rollers adjacent the electrode rollers define a semi-airtight cavity, and may have a metallic outer layer.

    Abstract translation: 材料处理在处理区域通过至少两种能量源进行,例如(i)大气压等离子体和(ii)引导到等离子体中的紫外线激光和任选地被引导到待处理的材料上。 前体材料可以在之前分配,并且整理材料可以在处理后分配。 用于产生等离子体的电极可以包括两个间隔开的辊。 邻近电极辊的压辊定义了半气密腔,并且可以具有金属外层。

    Fabrication of diamond and diamond-like carbon coatings
    12.
    发明授权
    Fabrication of diamond and diamond-like carbon coatings 失效
    金刚石和类金刚石碳涂层的制造

    公开(公告)号:US5731046A

    公开(公告)日:1998-03-24

    申请号:US241930

    申请日:1994-05-12

    Abstract: Energy, such as from three different lasers, is directed at the surface of a substrate to mobilize and vaporize a carbon constituent element (e.g., carbide) within the substrate (e.g., steel). The vaporized constituent element is reacted by the energy to alter its physical structure (e.g., from carbon to diamond) to that of a composite material which is diffused back into the substrate as a composite material. An additional secondary element, which also contains carbon, may optionally be directed (e.g., sprayed) onto the substrate to augment, enhance and/or modify the formation of the composite material, as well as to supply sufficient or additional material for fabricating a diamond or diamond-like coating on the surface of the substrate. The process can be carried out in an ambient environment (e.g., without a vacuum), and without pre-heating or post-cooling of the substrate.

    Abstract translation: 诸如来自三种不同激光器的能量被引导到衬底的表面以便在衬底(例如,钢)内移动和汽化碳构成元件(例如碳化物)。 蒸发的构成元素通过能量反应以改变其物理结构(例如,从碳到金刚石)到​​作为复合材料漫反射到基底中的复合材料的物理结构。 另外还含有碳的次要元素可以任选地被引导(例如喷涂)到基底上以增强,增强和/或改变复合材料的形成,以及提供用于制造金刚石的足够的或附加的材料 或金刚石样涂层。 该方法可以在周围环境(例如,没有真空)中进行,并且不需要对基材进行预热或后冷却。

    Method of forming a diamond coating on a polymeric substrate
    13.
    发明授权
    Method of forming a diamond coating on a polymeric substrate 失效
    在聚合物基材上形成金刚石涂层的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5643641A

    公开(公告)日:1997-07-01

    申请号:US465583

    申请日:1995-06-05

    Abstract: Energy, such as from one or more lasers, is directed at the surface of a substrate to mobilize and vaporize a constituent element (e.g., carbide) within the substrate (e.g., steel). The vaporized constituent element is reacted by the energy to alter its physical structure (e.g., from carbon to diamond) to that of a composite material which is diffused back into the substrate as a composite material. The method of the present invention includes the additional steps of using the energy to move a carbon constituent element in a sub-surface zone of the substrate towards the surface of the substrate, vaporizing selected amounts of the carbon constituent element to produce a vaporized carbon constituent element, reacting the vaporized carbon constituent element to modify its physical structure and properties, reacting the vaporized carbon constituent element to modify its physical structure and properties, and fabricating the diamond coating from the reacted vaporized carbon constituent element.

    Abstract translation: 诸如来自一个或多个激光器的能量被引导到衬底的表面以便移动和汽化衬底(例如钢)内的构成元件(例如,碳化物)。 蒸发的构成元素通过能量反应以改变其物理结构(例如,从碳到金刚石)到​​作为复合材料漫反射到基底中的复合材料的物理结构。 本发明的方法包括使用能量将基底的亚表面区域中的碳构成元素朝向基底的表面移动的附加步骤,蒸发选定量的碳构成元素以产生气化碳成分 使蒸发的碳组成元件反应以改变其物理结构和性质,使蒸发的碳组成元素反应以改变其物理结构和性质,以及从反应的气化碳构成元素制备金刚石涂层。

    Formation of diamond materials by rapid-heating and rapid-quenching of
carbon-containing materials
    14.
    发明授权
    Formation of diamond materials by rapid-heating and rapid-quenching of carbon-containing materials 失效
    通过快速加热和快速淬火含碳材料形成金刚石材料

    公开(公告)号:US5516500A

    公开(公告)日:1996-05-14

    申请号:US287726

    申请日:1994-08-09

    CPC classification number: C01B31/06 C30B1/00 C30B29/04

    Abstract: Diamond materials are formed by sandwiching a carbon-containing material in a gap between two electrodes. A high-amperage electric current is applied between the two electrode plates so as cause rapid-heating of the carbon-containing material. The current is sufficient to cause heating of the carbon-containing material at a rate of at least approximately 5,000.degree. C./sec, and need only be applied for a fraction of a second to elevate the temperature of the carbon-containing material at least approximately 1000.degree. C. Upon terminating the current, the carbon-containing material is subjected to rapid-quenching (cooling). This may take the form of placing one or more of the electrodes in contact with a heat sink, such as a large steel table. The carbon-containing material may be rapidly-heated and rapidly-quenched (RHRQ) repeatedly (e.g., in cycles), until a diamond material is fabricated from the carbon-containing material. The process is advantageously performed in an environment of a "shielding" (inert or non-oxidizing) gas, such as Argon (At), Helium (He), or Nitrogen (N.sub.2). In an embodiment of the invention, the carbon-containing material is polystyrene (e.g., a film) or glassy carbon (e.g., film or powder). In another embodiment of the invention, the carbon-containing material is a polymer, fullerene, amorphous carbon, graphite, or the like. In another embodiment of the invention, one of the electrodes is substrate upon which it is desired to form a diamond coating, and the substrate itself is used as one of the two electrodes. This would be useful for forming a thin-film diamond coating on a cutting tool insert.

    Abstract translation: 通过将含碳材料夹在两个电极之间的间隙中形成金刚石材料。 在两个电极板之间施加高电流电流,以使含碳材料快速加热。 该电流足以使至少约5,000℃/秒的速率加热含碳材料,并且仅需要施加一小时,以至少将含碳材料的温度升高至少 约1000℃。在终止电流时,对含碳材料进行快速淬火(冷却)。 这可以采取将一个或多个电极放置在与散热器(例如大型钢台)接触的形式。 可以重复地(例如,循环)将含碳材料快速加热并快速骤冷(RHRQ),直到由含碳材料制造金刚石材料。 该方法有利地在诸如氩气(At),氦气(He)或氮气(N 2)的“屏蔽”(惰性或非氧化性)气体的环境中进行。 在本发明的一个实施方案中,含碳材料是聚苯乙烯(例如薄膜)或玻璃碳(例如薄膜或粉末)。 在本发明的另一个实施方案中,含碳材料是聚合物,富勒烯,无定形碳,石墨等。 在本发明的另一个实施例中,电极之一是需要形成金刚石涂层的衬底,并且衬底本身被用作两个电极之一。 这对于在切削工具刀片上形成薄膜金刚石涂层是有用的。

    Diamond coatings deposited on WC-Co substrate by multiple laser
    16.
    发明授权
    Diamond coatings deposited on WC-Co substrate by multiple laser 失效
    通过多个激光沉积在WC-Co基底上的金刚石涂层

    公开(公告)号:US06370165B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-09

    申请号:US09357623

    申请日:1999-07-20

    CPC classification number: C23C16/483 C23C16/27

    Abstract: A diamond coating formed on a WC—Co substrate prepared through a process including employing a plasma and a variety of interactions from a multiple laser system demonstrates exceptional adhesion and indicates a durable cubic diamond structure. The coating on the WC—Co substrate is typically between 25 and 40 &mgr;m thick and has an average crystal size of between 10 and 20 &mgr;m. Various methods of confirming the cubic diamond structure of the coatings have been employed. The adhesion of the diamond coating to the substrate is very strong. An electron microprobe analysis shows tungsten and cobalt atoms incorporated into the film and a layer depleted in cobalt exists at the diamond-WC—Co interface. Particulates of WC—Co—C alloy are spread over the top surface, apparently formed by condensation from the vapor phase of metal-containing molecules. Carbon is confirmed as being the main component of the surface layer.

    Abstract translation: 通过包括采用等离子体和多种激光系统的相互作用的方法制备的在WC-Co基底上形成的金刚石涂层显示了出色的附着力并且表明了耐久的立方金刚石结构。 WC-Co基底上的涂层通常为25至40μm厚,平均晶体尺寸为10至20μm。 已经采用确认涂层的立方金刚石结构的各种方法。 金刚石涂层对基材的粘附性非常强。 电子探针分析显示结合到膜中的钨和钴原子,在金刚石WC-Co界面存在贫钴层。 WC-Co-C合金的颗粒分散在顶部表面,显然由含金属分子的气相的冷凝形成。 确认碳作为表层的主要成分。

    Method of coating a silicon or silicide substrate
    17.
    发明授权
    Method of coating a silicon or silicide substrate 失效
    涂覆硅或硅化物衬底的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06274206B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-14

    申请号:US08468612

    申请日:1995-06-05

    Abstract: Energy, such as from one or more lasers, is directed at the surface of a substrate to mobilize and vaporize a constituent element (e.g., carbide) within the substrate (e.g., steel). The vaporized constituent element is reacted by the energy to alter its physical structure (e.g., from carbon to diamond) to that of a composite material which is diffused back into the substrate as a composite material. An additional secondary element, which can be the same as or different from the constituent element, may optionally be directed (e.g., sprayed) onto the substrate to augment, enhance and/or modify the formation of the composite material, as well as to supply sufficient or additional material for fabricating one or more coatings on the surface of the substrate. The process can be carried out in an ambient environment (e.g., without a vacuum), and without pre-heating or post-cooling of the substrate. The process is truly heteroepitaxial, and is suitable for treating substrates of complex geometries, and coating all sides of such substrates either evenly or selectively. The process may also be used as an adjunct to conventional CVD-type processes, to eliminate the need for heating the substrate to high temperatures. Articles formed by the disclosed processes are described, including three-dimensional objects.

    Abstract translation: 诸如来自一个或多个激光器的能量被引导到衬底的表面以便移动和汽化衬底(例如钢)内的构成元件(例如,碳化物)。 蒸发的构成元素通过能量反应以改变其物理结构(例如,从碳到金刚石)到​​作为复合材料漫反射到基底中的复合材料的物理结构。 另外可以与构成元件相同或不同的次要元件可任选地被引导(例如喷涂)到基底上以增强,增强和/或改变复合材料的形成,以及供应 用于在衬底的表面上制造一个或多个涂层的足够的或附加的材料。 该方法可以在周围环境(例如,没有真空)中进行,并且不需要对基材进行预热或后冷却。 该工艺是真正的异质外延,适用于处理复杂几何形状的基材,并均匀或选择性地涂覆这些基材的所有面。 该方法也可以用作常规CVD型工艺的辅助装置,以消除将衬底加热到​​高温的需要。 描述由所公开的方法形成的物品,包括三维物体。

    Method of coating an organic substrate
    19.
    发明授权
    Method of coating an organic substrate 失效
    涂布有机基材的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5635243A

    公开(公告)日:1997-06-03

    申请号:US464448

    申请日:1995-06-05

    Abstract: Energy, such as from one or more lasers, is directed at the surface of a substrate to mobilize and vaporize a constituent element (e.g., carbide) within the substrate (e.g., steel). The vaporized constituent element is reacted by the energy to alter its physical structure (e.g., from carbon to diamond) to that of a composite material which is diffused back into the substrate as a composite material. An additional secondary element, which can be the same as or different from the constituent element, may optionally be directed (e.g., sprayed) onto the substrate to augment, enhance and/or modify the formation of the composite material, as well as to supply sufficient or additional material for fabricating one or more coatings on the surface of the substrate. The process can be carried out in an ambient environment (e.g., without a vacuum), and without pre-heating or post-cooling of the substrate. Articles formed by the disclosed processes are described, including three-dimensional objects.

    Abstract translation: 诸如来自一个或多个激光器的能量被引导到衬底的表面以便移动和汽化衬底(例如钢)内的构成元件(例如,碳化物)。 蒸发的构成元素通过能量反应以改变其物理结构(例如,从碳到金刚石)到​​作为复合材料漫反射到基底中的复合材料的物理结构。 另外可以与构成元件相同或不同的次要元件可任选地被引导(例如喷涂)到基底上以增强,增强和/或改变复合材料的形成,以及供应 用于在衬底的表面上制造一个或多个涂层的足够的或附加的材料。 该方法可以在周围环境(例如,没有真空)中进行,并且不需要对基材进行预热或后冷却。 描述由所公开的方法形成的物品,包括三维物体。

    Substrate coating techniques, including fabricating materials on a
surface of a substrate
    20.
    发明授权
    Substrate coating techniques, including fabricating materials on a surface of a substrate 失效
    基材涂层技术,包括在基材表面上制造材料

    公开(公告)号:US5554415A

    公开(公告)日:1996-09-10

    申请号:US182978

    申请日:1994-01-18

    Abstract: Energy, such as from one or more lasers, is directed at the surface of a substrate to mobilize and vaporize a constituent element (e.g., carbide) within the substrate (e.g., steel). The vaporized constituent element is reacted by the energy to alter its physical structure (e.g., from carbon to diamond) to that of a composite material which is diffused back into the substrate as a composite material. An additional secondary element, which can be the same as or different from the constituent element, may optionally be directed (e.g., sprayed) onto the substrate to augment, enhance and/or modify the formation of the composite material, as well as to supply sufficient or additional material for fabricating one or more coatings on the surface of the substrate. The process can be carried out in an ambient environment (e.g., without a vacuum), and without pre-heating or post-cooling of the substrate.

    Abstract translation: 诸如来自一个或多个激光器的能量被引导到衬底的表面以便移动和汽化衬底(例如钢)内的构成元件(例如,碳化物)。 蒸发的构成元素通过能量反应以改变其物理结构(例如,从碳到金刚石)到​​作为复合材料漫反射到基底中的复合材料的物理结构。 另外可以与构成元件相同或不同的次要元件可任选地被引导(例如喷涂)到基底上以增强,增强和/或改变复合材料的形成,以及供应 用于在衬底的表面上制造一个或多个涂层的足够的或附加的材料。 该方法可以在周围环境(例如,没有真空)中进行,并且不需要对基材进行预热或后冷却。

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