Hard facing machine
AssigneeVersatile Cornat Corporation
InventorKenneth G. Lenton
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Abstract
A method and apparatus used to deposit a carbide layer of metal material on blade material. The apparatus comprises a feed means that continuously feeds blade material to a metal deposition means which continuously deposits the metal layer on the blade material. A drive means is adapted to drive the blade material through the metal deposition area.
Claims12
A hard facing apparatus for depositing a metal layer on blade material comprising feed means to continuously feed said blade material to a metal deposition area, drive means to move said blade material through said metal deposition area and tension means to drive said blade material while in said feed means, said feed means comprising infeed support rollers mounted to a feed table to guide and support said blade material, said feed table having one end pivotable about a substantially vertical axis adjacent said metal deposition area, and metal depositing means at said metal deposition area continuously depositing said metal layer on said blade material.
A hard facing apparatus for depositing a metal layer on blade material, said apparatus comprising a main frame, guide means to guide said blade material and connected to said main frame, metal deposition means to deposit metal on said blade material and conveying means connected to said main frame to convey said blade material through said hard facing apparatus, said guide means including a feed table pivotable about a substantially vertical axis at a first end and in feed support rollers adjustably mounted on opposite sides of said feed table, said rollers having peripheral grooves adapted to contact and guide said blade material, said feed table further including a support roller in contact with said main frame adjacent said end opposed to said first end to support said feed table and allow pivotal movement about said first end.
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