Title:
LIGHTWEIGHT METAL PARTS PRODUCED BY PLATING POLYMERS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/073068
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Methods for fabricating lightweight or hollow metal parts are disclosed. First, a polymer is formed into an article of a desired shape or geometry. The outer surface of the article is prepared to receive a catalyst and then the outer surface is activated with the catalyst. A first metallic layer is then plated onto the outer surface to form a structure. Optional additional metallic layers may be applied. The polymer may be removed from the structure before it is subjected to a final heat treatment for alloying purposes.
Inventors:
COOK GRANT O (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/045912
Publication Date:
August 13, 2015
Filing Date:
July 09, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP (US)
International Classes:
C25D9/02; C25D13/04
Foreign References:
| US6422528B1 | 2002-07-23 | |||
| US6511463B1 | 2003-01-28 | |||
| US6159589A | 2000-12-12 |
Other References:
TIERNO, PIETRO ET AL.: "Using electroless deposition for the preparation of micron sized polymer/metal core/shell particles and hollow metal spheres", J. PHYS. CHEM. B, vol. 110, no. 7, 2006, pages 3043 - 3050, XP055219660
SCHAEDLER, T.A ET AL.: "Ultralight metallic microlattices", SCIENCE, vol. 334, no. 6058, 18 November 2011 (2011-11-18), pages 962 - 965, XP055040110
SCHAEDLER, T.A ET AL.: "Ultralight metallic microlattices", SCIENCE, vol. 334, no. 6058, 18 November 2011 (2011-11-18), pages 962 - 965, XP055040110
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
MILLER, Thomas, A. (Matthias & Hull LlpOne North Franklin, Suite 235, Chicago IL, US)
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