Abstract: The invention relates to methods of making articles of semiconducting material on a mold comprising semiconducting material and semiconducting material articles formed thereby, such as articles of semiconducting material that may be useful in making photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: A method for forming diamond tools using CVD techniques. In one aspect, a mold is provided which has an interface surface configured to inversely match a configuration intended for the working surface of a diamond layer in a tool. An adynamic diamond mass or layer is then deposited upon the diamond interface surface of the mold, and a support layer is joined to the growth surface of the adynamic diamond layer. At least a portion of the mold is then removed to expose the working surface of the diamond which has received a shape which inversely corresponds to the configuration of the mold's diamond interface surface.

Abstract: A process of fabricating a light alloy casting, such as an aluminum alloy casting, including at least one metal insert includes applying a coating of lampblack to a face of the insert intended to be in contact with the alloy of the component and casting the component with the molten alloy in a mold cavity in which the insert is positioned. Applications include fabricating engine blocks with integrally cast liners made of cast iron.

Abstract: The present invention provides diamond tools, and a method for the formation thereof, using CVD techniques. In one aspect, a mold is provided which has an interface surface configured to inversely match a configuration intended for the working surface of a diamond layer in a tool. After the mold is provided, various CVD techniques may be used to deposit diamond layers upon the diamond interface surface of the mold. Following diamond deposition upon the diamond interface surface, the mold may be removed by various means, such as chemical etching, or the mold may be left intact for certain applications, such as SAW filters. Thus, the working surface of the diamond receives a shape which inversely corresponds to the configuration of the mold's diamond interface surface. The diamond layer may then be incorporated into a tool, if such incorporation has not yet taken place.

Abstract: The present invention provides diamond tools, and a method for the formation thereof, using CVD techniques. In one aspect, an ephemeral mold is provided which has a diamond interface surface configured to inversely correspond to the desired shape for the working surface of a diamond layer in a tool. After the mold is provided, various CVD techniques may be used to deposit diamond layers upon the diamond interface surface of the mold. Following diamond deposition upon the diamond interface surface, the mold may be removed by various means, such as chemical etching, etc. Thus, the working surface of the diamond receives a shape which inversely corresponds to the configuration of the mold's diamond interface surface. The diamond mass may then be incorporated into a tool, if such incorporation has not yet taken place.

Abstract: Method and arrangement for spray forming an article. The method includes spraying a plurality of metal streams upon a low-heat resistant model and thereby forming a spray formed article. Each of the plurality of metal streams is composed of moltenized droplets, and as between the plurality of metal streams, each is composed of different constituent elements. In the spray form process, conditions of the metal streams are controlled, particularly around the time that the droplets land, to prevent adverse affects such as melting or burning the master model. The spray conditions are controlled in such a manner that the individual metal droplets forming the metal streams remain substantially segregate. The segregated state is maintained through out solidification so that the resulting spray formed article is composed at least partially of psuedo-alloy.

Abstract: A powdery mold-releasing lubricant according to the present invention uses a powdery mixture of a powdery organic material, which is evaporated or decomposed by heating to generate a gas, and a powdery inorganic material. A gas-solid mixed layer formed with the gas generated from the powdery mixture and the powdery inorganic material is used as a heat-insulating boundary layer. The powdery mold-releasing lubricant is inexpensive and has a superior mold lubricity.

Abstract: In an iron molding process and in a mold for carrying out the process, in which the mold is at least locally coated with tellurium or bismuth to promote the production of a white iron structure there is included in the coating a water-bearing substance in which the water is loosely chemically combined tightly enough so that it withstands the heat involved in drying of the mold but is liberated on contact with the molten iron.