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US 2017/0321316 A1Published application
Process for applying anti-gallant coating without masking
AssigneeUnited Technologies Corporation
InventorAlan C. Barron
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Abstract
A method for applying anti-gallant coating to metal parts utilizes an ultrasonic sprayer driven by a precise manipulation device such as a robotic arm for high efficiency and precision. The method does not require masking adjacent or nearby metal parts, decreases time and money spent applying the anti-gallant coating, and is environmentally friendly.
Claims19
A method for applying anti-gallant coating to a part, the method comprising:
- providing a precise manipulation device having an ultrasonic sprayer thereon, the ultrasonic sprayer configured to dispense anti-gallant material;
- positioning a part to receive anti-gallant material dispensed by the ultrasonic sprayer;
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- activating the ultrasonic sprayer to apply the anti-gallant material to the part according to a spray path executed by the precise manipulation device, to form an anti-gallant coating on the part.
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A system for applying anti-gallant coating to a part, the system comprising:
- a container for holding a supply of anti-gallant material;
- an ultrasonic nozzle connected to the container, the ultrasonic nozzle configured to dispense the anti-gallant material;
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- a precise manipulation device configured to move the ultrasonic nozzle with respect to a part along a spray to deposit an anti-gallant coating on a defined area or areas of the part.
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A coated part comprising:
- a substrate;
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- an ultrasonically applied anti-gallant coating on the substrate, wherein the anti-gallant coating has a uniform thickness and has substantially no feathering at an edge of the anti-gallant coating.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.