Abstract: A method and an apparatus for sealing a solid wood floor with wax and a solid wood floor are provided. The method includes: providing a solid wood floor, where the solid wood floor has two end surfaces defining boundaries of a length dimension of the solid wood floor; and spraying at least one of the two end surfaces with wax. When the wax is sprayed on the at least one end surface, a portion of the wax penetrates into the pores and becomes solidified to seal the pores, and another portion of the wax adheres to the at least one end surface and becomes solidified to form a wax film on the at least one end surface. Therefore, external moisture can be prevented from entering an interior of the solid wood floor; external dust, water, etc. can be prevented from entering between two solid wood floors paved adjacently.

Abstract: A thermal plastic elastomer injection mold comprises: a mold base, formed with a platform having a top surface thereof formed with an arc-shaped surface adhered with a pair of support-tapes of a slide fastener and formed with an elongated arc-shaped ridge having a wedge-shaped tip thereby being able to be stably moved into a gap between the pair of support-tapes and a surface of the arc-shaped ridge is formed with a thermal plastic elastomer injection port connected to at least one extruder; and a thermal plastic elastomer, extruded out from the at least one extruder and passing the thermal plastic elastomer injection port so as to be injected into the gap and slits inside two rows of coupling elements disposed at inner edges of the pair of support-tapes, wherein the slide fastener is formed with a water impervious structure after the thermal plastic elastomer inside the gap is cut.

Abstract: A lubricant dispensing system having particular utility for applying a tightly controlled thin line of lubricant about the perimeter of cans as they are processed. The lubricant dispensing system includes an electrostatic spray head having a nozzle body that defines a lubricant receiving chamber for electrically charging lubricant therein and a capillary tube supported by the nozzle body having an inlet end communicating with the lubricant receiving chamber and an outlet that defines a discharge orifice of the electrostatic spray head. The capillary tube has a diameter between about 0.2 and 0.3 inches for directing electrostatically charged lubricant onto an item to be lubricated in a controlled thin line having a width no greater than 0.125 inches. The electrode is adjustably positionable relative to the capillary tube for selectively controlling the rate of discharging lubricant, and the electrode is configured for enhancing electrostatic charging of lubricant through the capillary tube.

Abstract: An application system is provided and includes a primer device configured to apply a primer, a sealer unit configured to apply a sealer and a change tool selectively connected to the primer device and the sealer unit. The application system further includes a connecting portion that is coupled to the primer device and the sealer unit, respectively to be selectively connected to the change tool. Accordingly, maintenance and repair costs may be reduced, and the required installation space may be minimized.

Abstract: A sealant is provided for use on an aircraft or other vehicle. The sealant may be used with a gasket. The sealant is a perimeter seal that comprises a polyurea member. The polyurea member is a self-curing, two-component mix. It may cure to a hardness in the range of about 40 to 100 (Shore A). It may maintain an adequate peel strength to withstand multiple thermal and pressure cycling, and may have a working life, wherein it may be shaped, of less than about eleven minutes.

Abstract: A wheel protector is provided. The wheel protector may be a substantially circular panel having a front surface, a rear surface and a rim. The wheel protector may be made plastic, paper, metal or any suitable material. The circumference of the rim is sized to be substantially the same as the circumference of a wheel. Therefore, the wheel protector may cover the wheel while a user is spraying tire dressing onto the tires of a vehicle.

Abstract: An applicator head for a vacuum coating system includes two applicator manifolds. Each applicator manifold includes two coupled manifold plates, with one including a manifold aperture, and each is affixed to the respective shell plate so that each manifold aperture aligns with the respective shell aperture. An applicator channel is formed between the manifold plates of each applicator manifold, and the applicator channel is fluidically coupled to the manifold aperture of each respective applicator manifold. Each applicator channel forms an applicator port at a leading edge of each respective applicator manifold, and each leading edge is configured to be complementary in shape to an edge of a workpiece to be coated. One of the leading edges is configured to have different application gaps with respect to different portions of the edge of a workpiece. First and second face plates are disposed over the leading edges of the applicator manifolds.

Abstract: A non-contact edge coating apparatus includes an applicator for applying a coating material on an edge of a solar cell substrate and a control system configured to drive the applicator. The control system may drive the applicator along an axis to maintain a distance with an edge of the substrate as the substrate is rotated to have the edge coated with a coating material. The applicator may include a recessed portion into which the edge of the substrate is received for edge coating. For example, the applicator may be a roller with a groove. Coating material may be introduced into the groove for application onto the edge of the substrate. A variety of coating materials may be employed with the apparatus including hot melt ink and UV curable plating resist.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device comprising a glass, glass ceramic, or ceramic sheet having a thickness less than about 0.4 mm and wherein a minimum strength of the inorganic substrate is greater than about 500 MPa. Also disclosed is a method of making an electronic device including drawing a viscous inorganic material to form an inorganic ribbon having opposing as-formed edges along a length of the ribbon, separating the ribbon to form a substrate sheet of inorganic material comprising two as-formed edges and forming a device element on the inorganic substrate.

Abstract: A method for edge sealing a fiber-reinforced component formed from a carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic or duroplastic plastic material includes electrostatic coating of at least one section of an edge of the component with a thermoplastic powder so as to form a powder coating; and fusing and cross-linking the powder coating in a furnace so as to create a smooth edge seal.

Abstract: Methods for fastening nanoscale structures within an anchoring structure to form a nanostructure composite and nanostructure composites formed therefrom. A primary fluid layer is formed on an anchoring substrate. Nanostructures are provided on an initial substrate, the nanostructures having a defined height and orientation with respect to the initial substrate. The nanostructures are introduced to a desired depth in the primary fluid layer, such that the orientation of the nanostructures relative to the growth substrate is substantially maintained. The primary fluid layer comprises one or more fluid layers. Ones of multiple fluid layers are selected such that when altered to form an anchoring structure, a portion of the anchoring structure can be removed, permitting exposure of at least a portion of the nanostructures from the anchoring structure in which they are affixed. The growth substrate is removed. Ends or other parts of nanostructures may be exposed from the anchoring structure.

Abstract: A window member includes: a glass member; a display member wherein the glass member has a bottom surface which faces and overlays the display member and a pattern layer provided on a first surface of the glass member and having a fine pattern. The pattern layer is silk-screen printed on the first surface of the glass member to directly contact the surface of the glass member. A method of manufacturing a window member, includes: forming a pattern layer such that the pattern layer contacts a surface of the glass member along a periphery of the glass member. The pattern layer is formed at a location which is offset inward from a periphery of the glass member.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes airfoils. At least a portion of the airfoils are coated with a coating that provides for erosion and corrosion protection for the portion of the airfoils.

Abstract: A method of glass edge coating includes supplying a coating material to a jetting dispenser. Droplets are jetted from a nozzle of the jetting dispenser. Beads of coating material are deposited on a perimeter edge of the glass article by arranging for the droplets to drop on the perimeter edge after falling through a standoff distance between the nozzle and the perimeter edge, whereafter each bead flows in a plurality of directions on the perimeter edge, thereby forming a coating on the perimeter edge. During the jetting, a relative motion is effected between the nozzle and the perimeter edge such that the beads are deposited at a plurality of locations along the perimeter edge.

Abstract: A method of personalization for at least two cards (10), each card including a first side, a second side, and a peripheral surface, includes the following steps: forming a pile (20) of at least two cards by stacking the first side or the second side of an article (n) such that the first surface or the second surface of the following card (n+1) is in contact with the first side or the second side of the card (n); aligning, via an alignment device (32, 34) at least one element of the peripheral surface of the card (n) with at least one element of the peripheral surface of the following card (n+1) such that at least one element of the set of peripheral surfaces of each card forms at least one uniform surface; applying, via an application device, at least one product on at least one element of the uniform surface.

Abstract: Provided is a production method of a metallic decorative sheet capable of preventing from getting detached at edge portions. The production method of a metallic decorative sheet for insert molding comprises steps of forming a metal thin-film layer 12 on a back surface of a transparent thermoplastic resin film 11; removing a first region J for displaying a non-metallic design on an outer surface of the thermoplastic resin film 11 and a second region K which is at least a part of edge region of the thermoplastic resin film 11 from the metal thin-film layer 12; and laminating an ink layer 14 on at least the metal thin-film layer 12 and the second region K.

Abstract: A coated film with no observable streak is formed. The landing positions of a first discharge liquid discharged through a first printing head and the landing positions of a second discharge liquid discharged through a second printing head are disposed in a mixed manner in an area on a substrate where the first printing head and the second printing head overlap. Which discharge liquids are to be landed is determined according to random numbers. Since a coated film which is formed with the first and second discharge liquids in a mixed manner is disposed between a coated film formed with the first discharge liquids and a coated film formed with the second discharge liquids, a boundary is obscured and no streak appears.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a method for forming a film, the film including a first portion provided on a substrate and a second portion provided along an outer edge of the first portion, and surrounding the first portion, includes a step of forming the second portion by spraying liquid drops on the substrate, each of the liquid drops containing material of the second portion. The method also includes a step of forming the first portion by spraying other liquid drops on a region in the substrate, the region being surrounded by the second portion, and each of the other liquid drops containing material of the first portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device (100) comprising: a bolt (107) with a head (108) and a shaft (109); a sleeve (111) comprising a head (112) able to house the head of the bolt and a body (113) able to house the bolt shaft, the sleeve body having an inner diameter smaller than the bolt shaft diameter; a ring (116) in solid and compressible material, attached to an outer surface (115) of the sleeve body and positioned near the sleeve head, said outer surface being able to contact a wall (106) of a drilled hole (103) made in a structural component, said ring being able to be compressed between said outer surface and said wall.

Abstract: A non-contact edge coating apparatus applies coating material to an edge of a non-circular solar cell substrate without physical contact. The apparatus may include a rotatable substrate support configured to hold the substrate. The apparatus may further include an applicator configured to receive a coating material and apply the coating material to an edge of the substrate while the substrate is rotated without any portion of the applicator physically touching the edge of the substrate. The substrate support may be mechanically coupled to a cam, which contacts a follower mechanically coupled to the applicator. A variety of coating materials may be employed with the apparatus including hot melt ink and UV curable plating resist.

Abstract: Methods suitable for reducing corner cracking of environmental barrier coating systems. The methods include forming at least one layer of a first portion of the environmental barrier coating system on at least a first region of the component, performing a first heat treatment, forming at least one layer of a second portion of the environmental barrier coating system on a second region of the component, and performing a second heat treatment to the component. Edges of the first portion and edges of the second portion form an angle of at most 60° with respect to a surface of the first region of the component. During the second heat treatment, the second portion of the EBC system expands and the expansion of the second portion of the EBC system is at least partially constrained by the first portion of the EBC system to reduce tensile interfacial stresses in the EBC system.

Abstract: Nano structure patterning formation includes coating a part of a structural guide with a hydrophobic polymer, positioning the structural guide on a substrate, coating at least a part of the substrate with a film made of a block copolymer, and annealing the film made of the block copolymer to align the block copolymer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a bevel edge is provided. A substrate is placed in a bevel processing chamber and a passivation layer is formed on the substrate only around a bevel region of the substrate using a passivation plasma confined in a peripheral region of the bevel processing chamber. The substrate may undergo a subsequent semiconductor process, during which the bevel edge region of the substrate is protected by the passivation layer. Alternatively, the passivation layer may be patterned using a patterning plasma formed in an outer peripheral region of the processing chamber, the patterning plasma being confined by increasing plasma confinement. The passivation layer on outer edge portion of the bevel region is removed, while the passivation layer on an inner portion of the bevel region is maintained. The bevel edge of the substrate may be cleaned using the patterned passivation layer as a protective mask.

Abstract: When a conductive layer is formed, a first liquid composition containing a conductive material is applied on an outer side of a pattern that is desired to be formed (corresponding to a contour or an edge portion of a pattern), and a first conductive layer (insulating layer) having a frame-shape is formed. A second liquid composition containing a conductive material is applied so as to fill a space inside the first conductive layer having a frame-shape, whereby a second conductive layer is formed. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are formed so as to be in contact with each other, and the first conductive layer is formed so as to surround the second conductive layer. Therefore, the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer can be used as one continuous conductive layer.

Abstract: An encapsulation apparatus capable of securely sealing a gap of a display panel and improving intensity of the display panel, and a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display device using the encapsulation apparatus are taught. The encapsulation apparatus includes an injection port having tapered projecting edges formed in both sides of one end the injection port, and injecting a reinforcing material into a gap of a display panel in a dual surface contact manner, the first substrate and the second substrate being attached to each other using a sealant; and a supporter coupled to the injection port and supporting the injection port.

Abstract: A method for coating a part that has an asymmetrical edge by attaching the part to a part holder, placing a film between the part and a mandrel, rolling the part over the mandrel such that the asymmetrical edge of the part contact the film, and, moving one or both of the mandrel and the part holder in an angular relationship to one another as the angle of the part's asymmetrical edge changes. A film dispenser and a film retriever are provided and preferably they move cooperatively in at least two dimensions with respect to the part holder. The film has a first edge and a second edge, and the film can be a decorative coating, a protective coating or combinations of these. The film dispenser holds the first edge of the film, the film is positioned between the mandrel and the part holder and the film retriever holds the film second edge.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a tubular body, includes: attaching a first member to an outer or inner peripheral surface of one end in an axial direction of a cylindrical core, along a circumferential direction of the peripheral surface thereof; applying a first resin solution on the peripheral surface, to cover it and the peripheral surface of one end of the first member closer to the center of the core, and to form a coating (first coat film); attaching a second member to the peripheral surface of the end of the first coat film on the side where the first member has been attached; applying a second resin solution on the peripheral surface of the first coat film, to cover it and the peripheral surface of the end of the second member closer to the center, and to form a coating (second coat film); peeling off the first and second members.

Abstract: Decorative engineered bamboo product and a method of forming a decorative engineered bamboo product in which a block of engineered bamboo product is sliced to expose an edge grain formed by edges of strands of bamboo of the product. The slices can be used directly or attached to a substrate. The slices can be further treated to produce additional decorative features. Additives can be introduced to the engineered bamboo product during the manufacture thereof to incorporate decorative elements therein which are made visible by slicing the engineered bamboo product to expose edge grain, inclusive of the cross-section of the additives.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there are surfaces exhibiting anisotropic wetting, microfluidic devices and microreactors including the surfaces and methods of controlling anisotropic wetting behavior of the surfaces. The exemplary surface can include a substrate and a plurality of rectangular shaped structures arranged to form a macroscopic pattern over the substrate, wherein the plurality of rectangular shaped structures delineate a top surface of the rectangular structures from a surface of the substrate, the rectangular shaped structures including substantially vertical walls having a height of about 100 nm to about 10 ?m and wherein the shape of the macroscopic pattern, the height of the substantially vertical walls, and a surface chemistry of the top surface controls anisotropic wetting at the top surface of the rectangular structures.

Abstract: Methods and systems for decorating at least one bevel surface or other surface of a laminated flooring are described. The bevel surface can be decorated by non-transfer printing such as digital printing. The digital printer can be an ink jet printer such as a piezoelectric drop-on-demand (DOD) printer that allows a color and pattern to be placed on the bevel surface that matches the print design (décor pattern or face design) of the laminated flooring. Other devices are provided such as a device that takes a picture of or scans an image of the print design, and modifies the taken picture or the scanned image so that the edge pattern thereof matches with an edge pattern of the print design.

Abstract: A non-contact edge coating apparatus includes an applicator for applying a coating material on an edge of a solar cell substrate and a control system configured to drive the applicator. The control system may drive the applicator along an axis to maintain a distance with an edge of the substrate as the substrate is rotated to have the edge coated with a coating material. The applicator may include a recessed portion into which the edge of the substrate is received for edge coating. For example, the applicator may be a roller with a groove. Coating material may be introduced into the groove for application onto the edge of the substrate. A variety of coating materials may be employed with the apparatus including hot melt ink and UV curable plating resist.

Abstract: A device 1 for the application of coating agents in the edge area of the small sides of workpieces 8 comprises a conveyance device 2, a coating roller 3, and at least two coating stamps 4. The coating roller 3 and/or the coating stamps 4 is/are advanced to the workpiece 8 with the help of pneumatic cylinders 6. The coating roller 3 and the coating stamps 4 in each case include a spraying device 5. The spraying processes of the coating roller 3 and of the coating stamps 4 are in each case pneumatically controllable.

Abstract: The invention relates to labels and other items that have a surface at least partially coated with an adhesive. In various embodiments of the invention, an agent is applied to a region in the adhesive to reduce tackiness of the adhesive in the region. This may reduce the oozing of adhesive, particularly during storage, shipping and use of labels in various types of printers.

Abstract: A coating composition includes a conductive polymer including at least one of the following: a single conductive polymer, a dual strand conductive polymer, a combination of a single conductive polymer and a dual strand conductive polymer or an organic-inorganic hybrid composite.

Abstract: A discontinuous capillary coating device is disclosed. A discontinuous capillary coating device. At least one capillary tube is filled with a coating material. At least one coating substrate receives a liquid coating film. At least one capillary tube holder holds the capillary tube, guiding movement of the capillary tube. At least one traversing mechanism drives the capillary tube holder or coating substrate to move.

Abstract: Method for the controlled ink-jet spreading of polymeric material for insulation and/or protection of printed circuits, characterized in that it has at least the following steps: —carrying out at least a first bedding/bordering/border-line contour run of the circuit design, creating a line of outline/bordering design slightly raised from said printed board surface; —carrying out a subsequent filling/covering run of the outlined bordered design.

Abstract: A device for applying a sealing compound into a closure cap for containers comprising: an outer stamp (18) and a concentric inner stamp (14), the stamps being movable with respect to each other, an annular gap (26) between the stamps (14, 18), which is open towards the outside or the inside and of which at least one section is variable between an initial gap width and a gap width zero in the movement direction of the stamps in an axial relative movement of the stamps (14, 18), a feeding system for plasticized sealing compound within a stamp, which is connected to the annular gap (26), a mechanism that prevent any reflux of the melt from the annular gap, and adjustment mechanism for at least one of the stamps for changing the gap width of the annular gap.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method or device for recognizing a structure, preferably a bead or trace of adhesive material (20), which is to be applied to a substrate (30), with the aid of at least two cameras, more particularly three or more cameras (12, 13, 14). The structure, which is to be applied, is applied to the substrate using an applicator device (11), whereupon the structure, which is applied to the substrate by means of the applicator device, is monitored by the cameras in such a way that the cameras are oriented towards the applied structure with at least one overlapping area, wherein the applied structure, particularly the edges of the trace of adhesive, is determined on a revolving orbit around the applicator device and the revolving orbit is pre-defined in such a way that the applied structure intersects the revolving orbit after it has been applied to the substrate.

Abstract: A method of coating the junction area between elongated elements, in particular between electric cables. This method includes the steps of: arranging a rigid tubular support having two axially separable tubular halves; mounting an elastic tubular sleeve in an elastically radially expanded condition on an outer surface of the support; interposing a lubricating material between the support and sleeve; arranging a circumferentially continuous sealing element between the halves to prevent the lubricant from percolating between the halves; positioning the support around the junction area; and moving the halves apart from each other to enable the sleeve to collapse on the junction area. A device for coating the junction area between elongated elements and a method of making the device and a joint for electric cables.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods, materials and devices for facilitating electromagnetic/radiofrequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding and thermal management in packaging circuits. More specifically, a method of packaging integrated circuits with improved thermal and EMI management, a process of treating a compound for use as a thermal interface and/or an EMI shield, and an EMI shielding and thermal management apparatus. More specifically, the present invention divulges methods and apparatuses for adjusting viscosity of a thermally and/or electrically conductive (or thermally conductive and/or electrically insulative), form-in-place, fully cured compound thereby rendering the compound dispensable. Further, a process of treating a compound for use as a thermal interface or/and an EMI shield is disclosed. The compound is an admixture of a particulate filler component and a pre-cured gel component.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for creating spill-proof or spill-resistant surfaces through the use of hydrophobic or oleophobic (H-SH) edges, borders or/and boundaries that contain the water and other liquids within inside the edges, borders and/or boundaries. Also described herein are spill-proof/spill-resistant surfaces. Liquid (e.g., water and other aqueous solutions/suspension) heights of 3-6 mm on a level planar surface can be sustained by such edges, borders and/of boundaries. The H-SH borders can be created on glass, metal, wood, plastic, and concrete surfaces.

Abstract: A coating method of building board having convexoconcave in surface comprises the first process that coating is supplied and stocked in a tank installed above on a transportation line which transports the building board with making surface of the building board into the upper position, the second process which the building board is passed under the tank, and coating is flowed down like waterfall by weight of the coating from a drain hole which is installed in the lower end of the tank, and it coats the whole surface and the whole edge of building board with coating enough, wherein width of the drain hole in vertical direction to travelling direction of the building board is wider than width of the building board in vertical direction to travelling direction, and amount of coating to the surface of the building board is 1200-1800 g/m2.

Abstract: A process is provided for manufacturing devices that carry an active material. The process involves the continuous deposition of a strip of low-melting alloy in the liquid state on a ribbon of a metal net or a micro-perforated and stretched sheet metal, which surface has been pre-treated, for example by means of deoxidation. The ribbon is preferably prepared for subsequent cutting into individual components with active material. The deposition can occur by immersion into laminar wave or into a constant jet, by spraying of small drops or by liquid dispensation.

Abstract: A method of glazing a sash is disclosed. The method begins by placing a sash on a glazing table, wherein the sash defines an opening therein and has a glazing leg extending into the opening in the sash. At least two positioner assemblies are actuated, each positioner assembly having a position member defining a distal end. Each position member is selectively slidable between a stored position and an extended position. When the positioner assemblies are actuated, each position member is moved into the extended position such that the distal end of the positioner member contacts the glazing leg of the sash. A viewing element is then inserted into the sash opening and into abutting contact with portions of the positioner members so as to create a gap between an interior surface of the sash and an outer edge of the viewing element. Once the viewing element is positioned, the positioner members are retracted.

Abstract: An ink jet head has a head substrate including discharge elements for discharging ink, with an electric wiring board being electrically connected to the head substrate, in which the periphery of the head substrate is sealed with a first sealant, and an electric splice between the head substrate and the electric wiring board is sealed with a second sealant. The first and second sealants contain the same base resin and curing agent, and the second sealant shows higher hardness than the first sealant after curing. This ink jet head is free from problems such as cavities and fissures at the boundary of the two sealants caused by a difference in linear expansion coefficients.

Abstract: A method of forming a ramp of material on a stepped portion of an item, comprises applying material in liquid form to the item in the vicinity of the stepped portion, the liquid having properties such that the liquid moves by capillary attraction to the stepped portion, and causing or allowing the material to solidify to form a ramp on the stepped portion. By using capillary flow, it is not necessary for the material to be placed in position very accurately. Variations in position of placement can be accommodated by the flow to the stepped region. The greater tolerance in accuracy of positioning means that processing can be performed more quickly.

Abstract: A process for grouting floors using a two-part reactive epoxy grout formulation comprising two distinct components (parts) which can utilize a two-part cartridge for storing, metering and having a means of attaching a static mixer tube to the front of the cartridge for inline mixing of the epoxy components as they are being dispensed directly into the grout joint. The cartridge contains a resin and pre-colored hardener, which maybe heated to accelerate the cure speed in cold environments if necessary, mixed, and applied to an empty grout joint-line by means of a static mixer tube that acts as a mixer-nozzle. Masking tape or other protective material is placed on both sides of the joint-line prior to grouting to prevent epoxy contacting tile faces. The grout is dispensed directly into the grout joint by the applicator gun pressurizing the cartridge pistons to flow epoxy resin and hardener in the correct mix ratio through the static mixing nozzle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface treatment liquid which enables simple and efficient hydrophobilization of a substrate and prevention of collapse of a resin pattern or etched pattern. Also disclosed are a surface treatment method using the surface treatment liquid, a hydrophobilization method using the surface treatment liquid, and a hydrophobilized substrate. When a substrate is hydrophobilized, the substrate is coated with a surface treatment liquid containing a silylating agent and a hydrocarbon non-polar solvent. When a pattern is prevented from collapse, the surface of a resin pattern formed on a substrate or etched pattern formed on a substrate by etching is treated using a surface treatment liquid containing a silylating agent and a solvent.

Abstract: Methods for making near net shape airfoil metal leading edge protective strips including providing a high temperature additive manufacturing device; providing a tooling system having a mandrel; a metallic cladding applied to the mandrel; and at least one cooling channel associated with the mandrel applying a metallic deposit to the mandrel having the metallic cladding using the high temperature additive manufacturing device; and concurrently removing heat from the mandrel using the at least one cooling channel to produce the near net shape airfoil metal leading edge protective strip.

Abstract: A method is provided for creating composites by combining pre-fabricated nanoscale structures (nanostructures) and other materials in which the nanostructures are anchored. This method results in anchored nanostructures with their base held and encased within the anchoring material to a specified depth and with a specified length of protrusion of the nanostructures from the anchoring material. This represents a major advance over previous methods of creating composites containing nanostructures which were limited to fully embedded nanostructures or, at best, very limited and uncontrolled protrusion of nanostructures. In summary, the current method involves bringing nanostructures and anchoring materials into physical contact in a controlled fashion and optionally conducting a treatment step to complete the anchoring process.