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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2007
Thomas Demichael, Stafford Springs, CT (US);
Michael J. Labbe, Hebron, CT (US);
Thomas DeMichael, Stafford Springs, CT (US);
Michael J. Labbe, Hebron, CT (US);
United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, CT (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing localized heat treatment of metal components are provided. In this regard, a representative method includes: identifying a portion of a metal component to which localized heat treatment is to be performed; shielding an area in a vicinity of the portion of the metal component; and directing electromagnetic energy in the infrared (IR) spectrum toward the portion of the metal component such that the portion is heated to a desired temperature and such that the area in the vicinity of the portion that is subjected to shielding does not heat to the temperature desired for the heat treatment.