Integran Technologies Inc.

Fracisco Gonzalez

Klaus Tomantschger

Gino Palumbo

Jonathan McCrea

Konstantinos Panagiotopoulos

Herath Katugaha

John Kratochwil

Rich Emrich

Mary Pasquantonio

Metal-coated polymer articles containing structural substantially porosity-free, fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings/layers optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein on polymer substrates, are disclosed. The substantially porosity-free metallic coatings/layers/patches are applied to polymer or polymer composite substrates to provide, enhance or restore vacuum/pressure integrity and fluid sealing functions. Due to the excellent adhesion between the metallic coating and the polymer article satisfactory thermal cycling performance is achieved. The invention can also be employed as a repair/refurbishment technique. The fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, aerospace and automotive parts and other components exposed to thermal cycling and stress created by erosion and impact damage.

Metal-coated polymer article of high durability and vacuum and/or pressure integrity

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Toronto, Canada

Fracisco Gonzalez