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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2007
Kevin A. Mccullough, North Kingstown, RI (US);
Kevin A. McCullough, North Kingstown, RI (US);
Cool Options, Inc., North Kingstown, RI (US);
Abstract
A method is provided for forming a feedstock material for use in net shape molded component that includes an integral metallized coating or layer on the exterior surface thereof. The feedstock includes a carefully matched mixture of polymer resin and a metallic alloy that is suitable for use in a molding method that includes melting and injecting the material into a mold cavity under pressure. Due to the differential in material viscosities, the metal tends to migrate to the outer surface of the molded part when placed under pressure, ultimately creating a net shape molded part having a polymer core with a metallic layer at the exterior surfaces thereof.