公开(公告)号：CA2708186C

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：CA2708186

申请日：2008-09-25

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  HIBBARD GLENN ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  MCCREA JOHNATHAN ,  SMITH FRED

IPC: C25D5/18 ,  A63B53/10 ,  C25D5/22 ,  C25D7/04 ,  C25D15/00

Abstract: Variable property deposit, at least partially of fine-grained metallic material, optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein, is disclosed. The electrodeposition conditions in a single plating cell are suitably adjusted to once or repeatedly vary at least one property in the deposit direction. In one embodiment denoted multidimension grading, property variation along the length and/or width of the deposit is also provided. Variable property metallic material deposits containing at least in part a fine-grained microstructure and vari-able property in the deposit direction and optionally multidimensionally, provide superior overall mechanical properties compared to monolithic fine-grained (average grain size: >20 micron) or entirely amorphous metallic material deposits.

公开(公告)号：CA2674403C

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：CA2674403

申请日：2008-12-18

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： AUST KARL ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  GONZALEZ FRANCISCO ,  LIN PETER ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  NAGARAJAN NANDAKUMAR

IPC: C25D5/50

Abstract: Polycrystalline materials are prepared by electrodeposition of a precursor material that is subsequently heat-treated to induce at least a threefold increase in the grain size of the material to yield a relatively high fraction of 'special' low .SIGMA. grain boundaries and a randomized crystallographic texture. The precursor metallic material has sufficient purity and a fine-grained microstructure (e.g., an average grain size of 4 nm to 5 µm). The resulting metallic material is suited to the fabrication of articles requiring high mechanical or physical isotropy and/or resistance to grain boundary-mediated deformation or degradation mechanisms.

公开(公告)号：CA2562988C

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：CA2562988

申请日：2005-12-16

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： ERB UWE ,  PANAGIOTOPOULOS KONSTANTINOS ,  LIMOGES DAVE ,  JEONG DAEHYUN ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  MCCREA JONATHAN ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  BROOKS IAIN

IPC: B32B15/092 ,  A63B53/12 ,  B32B27/04 ,  B32B33/00 ,  C23C30/00

Abstract: Fine-grained (average grain size 1nm to 1,000nm) metallic coatings optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein are disclosed. The fine- grained metallic materials are significantly harder and stronger than conventional coatings of the same chemical composition due to Hall-Petch strengthening and have low linear coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs). The invention provides means for matching the CTE of the fine-grained metallic coating to the one of the substrate by adjusting the composition of the alloy and/or by varying the chemistry and volume fraction of particulates embedded in the coating. The fine-grained metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, automotive parts and components exposed to thermal cycling. The low CTEs and the ability to match the CTEs of the fine-grained metallic coatings with the CTEs of the substrate minimize dimensional changes during thermal cycling and prevent premature failure.

公开(公告)号：AU2002321112B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：AU2002321112

申请日：2002-06-25

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： ERB UWE ,  HIBBARD GLENN D ,  GONZALEZ FRANCISCO ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  MCCREA JONATHAN

IPC: C25D1/04 ,  C25D5/02 ,  C25D5/06 ,  C25D5/18 ,  C25D5/20 ,  C25D7/04 ,  C25D15/02 ,  C25D17/00 ,  C25D21/12

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for forming coatings or free-standing deposits of nanocrystalline metals, metal alloys or metal matrix composites. The process employs drum plating or selective plating processes involving pulse electrodeposition and a non-stationary anode or cathode. Novel nanocrystalline metal matrix composites and micro components are disclosed as well. Also described is a process for forming micro components with grain sizes below 1,000nm.

公开(公告)号：AT387522T

公开(公告)日：2008-03-15

申请号：AT02754753

申请日：2002-06-25

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： PALUMBO GINO ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  MCCREA JONATHAN ,  HIBBARD GLENN ,  GONZALEZ FRANCISCO ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  ERB UWE

IPC: C25D1/04 ,  C25D5/02 ,  C25D5/06 ,  C25D5/18 ,  C25D5/20 ,  C25D7/04 ,  C25D15/02 ,  C25D17/00 ,  C25D21/12

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for forming coatings or free-standing deposits of nanocrystalline metals, metal alloys or metal matrix composites. The process employs drum plating or selective plating processes involving pulse electrodeposition and a non-stationary anode or cathode. Novel nanocrystalline metal matrix composites and micro components are disclosed as well. Also described is a process for forming micro components with grain sizes below 1,000nm.

公开(公告)号：PT1516076E

公开(公告)日：2008-03-11

申请号：PT02754753

申请日：2002-06-25

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  MCCREA JONATHAN ,  HIBBARD GLENN D ,  GONZALEZ FRANCISCO ,  ERB UWE

IPC: C25D1/04 ,  C25D5/02 ,  C25D5/06 ,  C25D5/18 ,  C25D5/20 ,  C25D7/04 ,  C25D15/02 ,  C25D17/00 ,  C25D21/12

公开(公告)号：CA2562988A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：CA2562988

申请日：2005-12-16

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： MCCREA JONATHAN ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  JEONG DAEHYUN ,  LIMOGES DAVE ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  PANAGIOTOPOULOS KONSTANTINOS ,  ERB UWE ,  BROOKS IAIN

IPC: B32B15/08 ,  A63B53/12 ,  B22F5/00 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B32B33/00 ,  C22C1/04

Abstract: Fine-grained (average grain size 1nm to 1,000nm) metallic coatings optionall y containing solid particulates dispersed therein are disclosed. The fine- grained metallic materials are significantly harder and stronger than conventional coatings of the same chemical composition due to Hall-Petch strengthening and have low linear coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs). The invention provides means for matching the CTE of the fine-grained metall ic coating to the one of the substrate by adjusting the composition of the allo y and/or by varying the chemistry and volume fraction of particulates embedded in the coating. The fine-grained metallic coatings are particularly suited f or strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, automotive parts and components exposed to thermal cycling. The low CTEs and the abilit y to match the CTEs of the fine-grained metallic coatings with the CTEs of the substrate minimize dimensional changes during thermal cycling and prevent premature failure.

公开(公告)号：CA2562977A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：CA2562977

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： PALUMBO GINO ,  UWE ERB ,  LIMOGES DAVID ,  MCCREA JONATHAN ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  PANAGIOTOPOULOS KONSTANTINOS

IPC: C25D3/00 ,  A63B53/10 ,  A63B53/12 ,  B22F7/04 ,  B32B15/00 ,  C08J7/06 ,  C25D1/00

Abstract: Articles for automotive, aerospace, manufacturing and defence industry applications including shafts or tubes used, for example, as golf club shaft s, ski and hiking poles, fishing rods or bicycle frames, skate blades and snowboards are at least partially coated with an electrodeposited metal, met al alloy or metal matrix composite coating layer. The coating layer having a quasi-isotropic microstructure, a thickness of higher than 30~m and an avera ge grain size between 0.004~m and 10~m. The coating layer provides articles of high resilience, high yield strength, scratch and wear resistance and hardness, and appealing appearance.

公开(公告)号：AU2003212164A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-06

申请号：AU2003212164

申请日：2003-03-20

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： PALUMBO GINO ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  ROBERTSON J ,  PANAGIOTOPOULOS KONSTANTINOS ,  GONZALEZ FRANCISCO ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS

IPC: C25D5/02 ,  C25D5/06 ,  C25D5/18 ,  C25D7/04

Abstract: A process for in situ electroforming a structural reinforcing layer of selected metallic material for repairing an external surface area of a degraded section of metallic workpieces, especially of tubes and tube sections, is described. Preferably, the metal layer coatings are made of fine-grained metals, metal alloys or metal matrix composites. The plating system can be used on straight tubes, tube joints to different diameter tubes or face plates, tube elbows and other complex shapes encountered in piping systems. A suitable apparatus is assembled on or near the degraded site and is sealed in place to form the plating cell. Also described is a process for plating "patches" onto degraded areas by selective plating including brush plating.

公开(公告)号：ES2369370T3

公开(公告)日：2011-11-29

申请号：ES05821047

申请日：2005-12-16

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： PALUMBO GINO ,  MCCREA JONATHAN ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  JEONG DAEHYUN ,  LIMOGES DAVE ,  PANAGIOTOPOULOS KONSTANTINOS ,  ERB UWE ,  WANG ANDREW

IPC: B32B15/08 ,  A63B53/12 ,  B22F5/00 ,  B22F7/02 ,  B32B33/00 ,  F42B12/72

Abstract: Un artículo que comprende: a) un sustrato permanente que comprende un material polimérico; y b) un recubrimiento de material metálico de grano fino que tiene un tamaño medio de grano entre 2 nm y 750 nm, un espesor entre 25 micrones y 5 mm, una dureza entre 200 VHN y 3.000 VHN, cubriendo dicho material metálico de grano fino por lo menos una parte de dicho sustrato permanente.