Abstract: A method of processing a casting is described. The method comprises removing a mold from a cast metal part without cold working surfaces of the cast metal part and thermally treating the cast metal part. The method can further comprise finishing the surfaces of the cast metal part after thermally treating such that any cold working of the surfaces of the cast metal part occurs after thermally treating such that no recast layer is formed in the cast metal part.

Abstract: Described is a medical implant having a CoCr cast body and a commercially pure (CP) Ti coating. The CP Ti coating is diffusion bonded to the CoCr body and is 5-3000 ?m thick. Also described is a process for producing the medical implant that includes preparing the cast CoCr body for coating, applying a coating using a cold spray process, and diffusion bonding the coating to the body using hot isostatic pressing.

Abstract: A plating assembly for plating a part having an interior cavity with a plating material. The plating assembly has a main frame assembly adapted to receive and support the part. An anode frame assembly is positioned inside the main frame assembly and is electrically isolated from the main frame assembly. The anode frame assembly is electrically connected to an anode of a direct current power supply. A plurality of anode rods are mounted on the anode frame assembly in electrically conductive contact with it. A cathode assembly is electrically connected to the part and is electrically connected to a cathode of the direct current power supply. A fluid conduit assembly connects a fluid source such as a pump station to a plurality of fluid nozzles. At least one of the fluid nozzles is positioned within the interior cavity of the part.

Abstract: A method of processing a casting is described. The method comprises removing a mold from a cast metal part without cold working surfaces of the cast metal part and thermally treating the cast metal part. The method can further comprise finishing the surfaces of the cast metal part after thermally treating such that any cold working of the surfaces of the cast metal part occurs after thermally treating such that no recast layer is formed in the cast metal part.

Abstract: A plating assembly for plating a part having an interior cavity with a plating material. The plating assembly has a main frame assembly adapted to receive and support the part. An anode frame assembly is positioned inside the main frame assembly and is electrically isolated from the main frame assembly. The anode frame assembly is electrically connected to an anode of a direct current power supply. A plurality of anode rods are mounted on the anode frame assembly in electrically conductive contact with it. A cathode assembly is electrically connected to the part and is electrically connected to a cathode of the direct current power supply. A fluid conduit assembly connects a fluid source such as a pump station to a plurality of fluid nozzles. At least one of the fluid nozzles is positioned within the interior cavity of the part.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Echinacea, ‘CBG Cone 2’, characterized by its compact and dwarf growth habit, its sturdy stems, its horizontally held blooms with medium pink florets surrounding yellow-brown cones, its long blooming habit, its ease of propagation, its vigorous growth habit, and its hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zones 4 to 9.