Patents Assigned to Praxair Tecnology, Inc.
  • Method for consolidating and diffusion-bonding powder metallurgy sputtering target
    Patent number: 8206646
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing sputtering target assemblies and assemblies thereof are provided, particularly targets made of powders. Powders are adhered to a backing plate by use of a vacuum hot press, the powder preferably contacted by non-planar surfaces, and is compressed with at least about 95% density and substantially simultaneously diffusion-bonded to the backing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Praxair Tecnology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Fung Lo, Darryl Draper