Abstract: A ternary nickel eutectic alloy consisting of 4.5 to 11 wt % chromium, 1 to 6 wt % cobalt, 1 to 4 wt % aluminum, 0 to 1.5 wt % titanium, 0 to 3 wt % tantalum, 16 to 22 wt % niobium, 0 to 3 wt % molybdenum, 0 to 4 wt % tungsten, 0 to 1 wt % hafnium, 0 to 0.1 wt % zirconium, 0 to 0.1 wt % silicon, 0.01 to 0.1 wt % carbon, 0 to 0.01 wt % boron and the balance nickel plus incidental impurities.

Abstract: An apparatus that uses a combination of mechanical contact bearings and air bearings is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fixed seal housing, attached to a process chamber and a floating seal cartridge, which is disposed in proximity to the fixed seal housing. A shaft is disposed with an aperture in the process chamber, the central opening in the fixed seal housing and the second central opening in the floating seal cartridge. A first air bearing is created between the shaft and the floating seal cartridge in the second central opening. A second air bearing is created between the floating seal cartridge and the fixed seal housing. In this way, the floating seal cartridge is free to move with the shaft radially, while still maintaining a seal between the process chamber and the external environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a multiple composition component 10, comprising: arranging first, second and third constituent parts 40, 30, 42 having first, second and third compositions respectively A, B, C so that the first constituent part 40 shares a first boundary with the second constituent part 30 and the second constituent part 30 shares a second boundary with the third constituent part 40. The first, second and third constituent parts 40, 30, 42 are each either a powder or a solid so that the first and second boundaries are each a solid adjacent to a powder. The arrangement is then processed so as to form a single solid component having first, second and third regions 16, 18, 20 having first, second and third compositions A, B, C respectively.

Abstract: A system of measuring ion beam current in a process chamber using conductive liners is disclosed. A conductive liner is used to shield the walls of the process chamber. An ion measuring device, such as an ammeter, is used to measure the current created by the ions that impact the conductive liner. In some embodiments, a mechanism to contain secondary electrons generated in the process chamber is employed. Additionally, the ions that impact the scan system or workpiece may also be measured, thereby allowing the current of the entire ion beam to be measured.

Abstract: An alloy disc includes a hub portion, a rim portion and a web portion disposed between the hub portion and the rim portion. The disc includes a fine grain structure substantially in a first region of the disc and a coarse grain structure substantially in a second region of the disc. The fine grain structure may be in the hub portion of the disc, and the coarse grain structure may be in the rim portion of the disc. The coarse grain structure may extend a greater distance radially inwardly from the rim portion into the web portion on the first axial end of the disc than on the second axial end of the disc. The fine grain structure may extend a greater distance radially outwardly from the hub portion into the web portion on the second axial end of the disc than on the first axial end of the disc.

Abstract: A network activity visualization system can include an MDL grammar database adapted to store a plurality of MDL grammars, and a pattern matching module adapted to match a received network activity data set against the MDL grammars by calculating a distance of the network activity data set from each MDL grammar. The system can also include an intelligent icon module adapted to receive the MDL grammars and distances of a network data set from each respective MDL grammar, and adapted to generate intelligent icons based on the MDL grammars and distances. The system can further include a display system adapted to display the intelligent icons so as to provide a visual indication of network security.

Abstract: A workpiece support is disclosed in which the platen, and thus the workpiece, can be tilted about at least two axis, which allows gravity to align the workpiece with a shadow mask in two orthogonal directions. In some embodiments, the workpiece support utilizes an axis of rotation that is orthogonal to the surface of the workpiece, in conjunction with a second axis that is parallel to the surface of the workpiece. Additionally, a method of aligning the workpiece using this workpiece support is also disclosed. Further, the workpiece support can be utilized to remove the workpiece from the support after implantation is completed.

Abstract: A method of heat treating a superalloy component includes solution heat treating the component at a temperature below the gamma prime solvus temperature to produce a fine grain structure. Insulation is placed over a first area to form an insulated assembly that is placed in a furnace at a temperature below the solvus temperature and maintained at that temperature for a predetermined time to achieve a uniform temperature. The temperature is increased at a predetermined rate to a temperature above the solvus temperature to maintain a fine grain structure in a first region, produce a coarse grain structure in a second region and produce a transitional structure in a third region between the first and second regions. The insulated assembly is removed from the furnace when the second region has been above the solvus temperature for a predetermined time and/or the first region has reached a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: The fluid delivery mechanism of the present disclosure provides a solution for use in a single axis of motion that allows the connection of one or more fluid flow paths over a wide range of temperatures into a vacuum environment. The mechanism does not employ flexible tubing that is prone to fatigue, especially at very low temperatures. In one embodiment, a tube is axially moved within a sealed piston to allow for fluid delivery. In a second embodiment, bellows are used to provide the required functionality. In another embodiment, it is possible to achieve movement in two or more axis of motion by utilizing two or more appropriately configured mechanisms.

Abstract: An ion implantation apparatus, system, and method are provided for a transferring a plurality of workpieces between vacuum and atmospheric pressures, wherein an alignment mechanism is operable to align a plurality of workpieces for generally simultaneous transportation to a dual-workpiece load lock chamber. The alignment mechanism comprises a characterization device, an elevator, and two vertically-aligned workpiece supports for supporting two workpieces. First and second atmospheric robots are configured to generally simultaneously transfer two workpieces at a time between load lock modules, the alignment mechanism, and a FOUP. Third and fourth vacuum robots are configured to transfer one workpiece at a time between the load lock modules and a process module.

Abstract: A mandibular distraction system and method for treating temporomandibular joint disorders by stretching and relaxing the periarticular muscles of the temporomandibular joint. The system includes a head immobilization device, a patient support device and a facial harness. The system also includes upper and lower mouth guards arranged to fit at least partially around the upper and lower teeth. The mouth guards are configured to operate with a chin strap, sliding assembly, and a displacement device. The displacement device may be actuated to apply force to the facial harness by applying pressure on the chin strap, which is converted by the mouth guards to apply a downward uniform pressure on the back of the jaw, stretching and relaxing the periarticular muscles of the temporomandibular joint. The method of the present invention generally provides steps for allowing distraction of the periarticular muscles to occur while the patient is in a passive, supine position with their mouth closed.

Abstract: A network activity visualization system can include an MDL grammar database adapted to store a plurality of MDL grammars, and a pattern matching module adapted to match a received network activity data set against the MDL grammars by calculating a distance of the network activity data set from each MDL grammar. The system can also include an intelligent icon module adapted to receive the MDL grammars and distances of a network data set from each respective MDL grammar, and adapted to generate intelligent icons based on the MDL grammars and distances. The system can further include a display system adapted to display the intelligent icons so as to provide a visual indication of network security.

Abstract: An ion beam angle detection apparatus, comprising a linear drive assembly fixedly attached to a moveable profiler assembly, wherein the profiler assembly comprises, a profiler having a profiler aperture formed within a profiler top plate and a profiler sensor assembly, a moveable angle mask assembly comprising a moveable angle mask with a mask aperture, wherein the angle mask assembly is non-fixedly attached to the profiler assembly, the mask aperture is movable relative to the profiler aperture by energizing an mask linear drive fixedly attached to the profiler assembly and the profiler aperture is movable through a length greater than the elongated length of the ion beam.

Abstract: A dislocation-free sheet may be formed from a melt. A sheet of material with a first width is formed on a melt of the material using a cooling plate. This sheet has dislocations. The sheet is transported with respect to the cooling plate and the dislocations migrate to an edge of the sheet. The first width of the sheet is increased to a second width by the cooling plate. The sheet does not have dislocations at the second width. The cooling plate may have a shape with two different widths in one instance. The cooling plate may have segments that operate at different temperatures to increase the width of the sheet in another instance. The sheet may be pulled or flowed with respect to the cooling plate.

Abstract: The fluid delivery mechanism of the present disclosure provides a solution for use in a single axis of motion that allows the connection of one or more fluid flow paths over a wide range of temperatures into a vacuum environment. The mechanism does not employ flexible tubing that is prone to fatigue, especially at very low temperatures. In one embodiment, a tube is axially moved within a sealed piston to allow for fluid delivery. In a second embodiment, bellows are used to provide the required functionality. In another embodiment, it is possible to achieve movement in two or more axis of motion by utilizing two or more appropriately configured mechanisms.

Abstract: A single crystal component comprising a first region and a second region. The component comprising a nickel base single crystal superalloy having a gamma phase matrix and gamma prime phase precipitates distributed in the gamma phase matrix. The first region of the component comprises a bi-modal distribution of gamma prime phase precipitates in the gamma phase matrix and the second region of the component comprising a uni-modal distribution of gamma prime phase precipitates in the gamma phase matrix.

Abstract: An ion beam angle detection apparatus, comprising a linear drive assembly fixedly attached to a moveable profiler assembly, wherein the profiler assembly comprises, a profiler having a profiler aperture formed within a profiler top plate and a profiler sensor assembly, a moveable angle mask assembly comprising a moveable angle mask with a mask aperture, wherein the angle mask assembly is non-fixedly attached to the profiler assembly, the mask aperture is movable relative to the profiler aperture by energizing an mask linear drive fixedly attached to the profiler assembly and the profiler aperture is movable through a length greater than the elongated length of the ion beam.

Abstract: A dislocation-free sheet may be formed from a melt. A sheet of material with a first width is formed on a melt of the material using a cooling plate. This sheet has dislocations. The sheet is transported with respect to the cooling plate and the dislocations migrate to an edge of the sheet. The first width of the sheet is increased to a second width by the cooling plate. The sheet does not have dislocations at the second width. The cooling plate may have a shape with two different widths in one instance. The cooling plate may have segments that operate at different temperatures to increase the width of the sheet in another instance. The sheet may be pulled or flowed with respect to the cooling plate.

Abstract: A ternary nickel eutectic alloy consisting of 4.5 to 11 wt % chromium, 1 to 6 wt % cobalt, 1 to 4 wt % aluminium, 0 to 1.5 wt % titanium, 0 to 3 wt % tantalum, 16 to 22 wt % niobium, 0 to 3 wt % molybdenum, 0 to 4 wt % tungsten, 0 to 1 wt % hafnium, 0 to 0.1 wt % zirconium, 0 to 0.1 wt % silicon, 0.01 to 0.1 wt % carbon, 0 to 0.01 wt % boron and the balance nickel plus incidental impurities.

Abstract: A nickel base superalloy consisting of 20 to 40 wt % cobalt, 10 to 15 wt % chromium, 3 to 6 wt % molybdenum, 0 to 5 wt % tungsten, 2.5 to 4 wt % aluminium, 3.4 to 5 wt % titanium, 1.35 to 2.5 wt % tantalum, 0 to 2 wt % niobium, 0.5 to 1 wt % hafnium, 0 to 0.1 wt % zirconium, 0.01 to 0.05 wt % carbon, 0.01 to 0.05 wt % boron, 0 to 2 wt % silicon and the balance nickel plus incidental impurities. The gamma prime phase comprises (Ni/Co)3 (Al/Ti/Ta).