Abstract: A method for providing a level surface onto which a metallic coating may be applied is provided. Articles formed using the method are also provided. The method involves leveling the surface of a substrate by applying an electrophoresis polymeric coating followed by a physical vapor deposition of a metallic coating.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 11, 2001
Date of Patent:
April 5, 2005
Assignee:
Metalbond Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
Alfred M. Gabriele, Peter Dragone, Jacob Avissar, Timothy Coxon