Abstract: A stream of molten metal is atomized to form a spray and additional cooling is achieved by applying to the stream or spray relatively cold solid particles. The solid particles are preferably injected into the spray and may be formed from overspray particles recycled from the deposition process.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 16, 1989
Date of Patent:
May 22, 1990
Assignee:
Osprey Metals Ltd.
Inventors:
Reginald G. Brooks, Alan Leathman, Jeffrey Coombs
Abstract: A stream of molten metal is atomized to form a spray and additional cooling is provided by applying to the stream or spray relatively cold solid particles. The solid particles are preferably injected into the spray and may be formed from overspray particles recycled from the deposition process.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 24, 1986
Date of Patent:
May 22, 1990
Assignee:
Osprey Metals Ltd.
Inventors:
Reginald G. Brooks, Alan Leatham, Jeffrey Coombs