Abstract: A substrate comprises of a recrystallized aluminum alloy. An organic polymer layer coats the top surface of the aluminum substrate. A layer of one of: SiO2, SiN and Al2O3 is on the organic polymer and at least one electrode is adhered to the layer of one of: SiO2, SiN and Al2O3. A method comprises depositing an organic polymer on an aluminum substrate, annealing the aluminum substrate; depositing a layer of one of SiO2, SiN and Al2O3 on the organic polymer; and adhering an electrode to the layer of one of: SiO2, SiN and Al2O3.

Abstract: An opto-electric device has a substrate comprised of metal or plastic. The substrate in an uncoated condition has an average surface roughness Rz of 150 nm to 1500 nm. A dielectric coating coats the substrate and a non-thermally curable coating is directly on the dielectric coating. An electrode is on the non-thermally curable coating. The dielectric coating and the non-thermally curable coating are between the electrode and the substrate.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for making a metal-polymer composites suitable for shaping into container end panels having improved resistance to feathering and angel hair formation. A polymer coating is applied to a metal sheet. The polymer coating includes at least one cured polymer selected from polyolefins, anhydride modified polyolefins, epoxies, and phenoxies. The polymer coating on the composite is then irradiated with an electron beam, thereby scissioning chains in the cured polymer. The metal sheet preferably comprises an aluminum alloy and the polymer coating preferably comprises maleic anhydride modified polyropylene.

Abstract: A method for impressing holographic images or holograms in the surface of metal objects such as aluminum cans, sheet metal or metal foil. The surfaces of metal shims and print rolls bearing holograms are hardened as by coating them with thin amorphous diamond coatings or diamond like coatings so the holograms can be embossed into many thousands of metal objects with clarity and consistency.

Abstract: A method for coining holographic images or holograms in a contoured or tapered surface of hard metal articles such as automotive products and sporting and fitness products including ball bats using a split die having an interior surface mirroring the contoured or tapered surface of the metal article.

Abstract: A process for making a metal-polymer composites suitable for shaping into container end panels having improved resistance to feathering and angel hair formation. A polymer coating is applied to a metal sheet. The polymer coating includes at least one cured polymer selected from polyolefins, anhydride modified polyolefins, epoxies, and phenoxies. The polymer coating on the composite is then irradiated with an electron beam, thereby scissioning chains in the cured polymer. The metal sheet preferably comprises an aluminum alloy and the polymer coating preferably comprises maleic anhydride modified polyropylene.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extrusion coating both sides of a metal strip. A metal strip, such as aluminum alloy strip, is moved through a pre-conditioner, two extrusion dies, a post-heater and a cooling system. Both sides of the strip are coated with thin coatings of thermoplastic polymers. The coated metal strip is useful for containers, such as cans and can ends, as well as for automobiles, appliances, aerospace, construction and electrical devices.

Abstract: Plastic panels for exterior use on buildings are made by forming a plastic sheet at an elevated temperature, overlaying an exterior surface portion of the formed sheet with a coloring sheet having a preselected color, and thermally bonding the coloring sheet to the formed sheet. The coloring sheet preferably comprises a vinyl resin plastisol and pigment particles. Both the formed sheet and the vinyl resin in the plastisol preferably comprise polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Use of the coloring sheet enables color changes to be accomplished quickly and inexpensively so that manufacturers are able to maintain smaller inventories of the finished product while still satisfying customer needs.

Abstract: An aluminum-polymer composite is made by coating a surface portion of an aluminum alloy body with a primer composition comprising a vinylphosphonic acid-acrylic acid copolymer to form a primer layer, coating the primer layer with a radiation curable polymer precursor, and irradiating the polymer precursor with ultraviolet or electron beam radiation. The process of the invention is particularly suitable for making polymer coated aluminum alloy sheet that is shaped into container end panels for food and beverage containers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extrusion coating both sides of a metal strip. A metal strip, such as aluminum alloy strip, is moved through a pre-conditioner, two extrusion dies, a post-heater and a cooling system. Both sides of the strip are coated with thin coatings of thermoplastic polymers. The coated metal strip is useful for containers, such as cans and can ends, as well as for automobiles, appliances, aerospace, construction and electrical devices.

Abstract: A method for impressing holographic images or holograms in the surface of sporting and fitness products such as ball bats and bicycle frames. The surfaces of metal shims and print rolls bearing holograms are hardened as by coating them with thin amorphous diamond coatings or diamond like coatings so the holograms can be embossed into many thousands of metal objects with clarity and consistency.

Abstract: A process for making a metal-polymer composites sheet suitable for shaping into container end panels having improved adhesion and water resistance. A polymer precurser coating is applied to a metal sheet. The polymer precurser coating is selected from the group consisting of epoxy acrylates, silicones, and polyester acrylates. The polymer precurser coating on the metal sheet is irradiated with ultraviolet or an electron beam energy to polymerize the coating and heated to adhere the polymer to the microsurface of the metal sheet.

Abstract: A method to inhibit the formation of polymer strands on the edge of end panels and on the edge of spouts in container ends coated with thermoplastic polymers. The ends are heated sufficiently to induce crystallite formation in the thermoplastic polymer coating. Heating renders the coating less ductile, more brittle, less elastic and less prone to feathering and angel hair formation upon opening of container tabs.

Abstract: A method to inhibit separation of an extruded thermoplastic polymer coating from a metallic alloy container body due to body forming operations. The container body and the extruded thermoplastic polymer coating are inductively heated causing the polymer to flow into the microsurface irregularities on the body interior surface which adheres the polymer to the body.

Abstract: A process for making printing plate material suitable for imaging by laser radiation. A metal substrate is electrocoated in a bath containing a polymeric resin and laser-sensitive particles, thereby depositing a laser ablatable layer on a principal surface of the metal substrate. In one embodiment, the laser-ablatable layer is treated with a corona discharge for a time sufficient to render the layer non-ink wettable. In other preferred embodiments, the laser-ablatable layer is overcoated with an overlayer such as a non-ink wettable silicone layer or a water-wettable layer comprising an organophosphorus polymer, preferably a copolymer of acrylic acid and vinylphosphonic acid.