Methods for the implementation of nanocrystalline and amorphous metals and alloys as coatings

Abstract

Methods for the use of nanocrystalline or amorphous metals or alloys as coatings with industrial processes are provided. Three, specific, such methods have been detailed. One of the preferred embodiments provides a method for the high volume electrodeposition of many components with a nanocrystalline or amorphous metal or alloy, and the components produced thereby. Another preferred embodiment provides a method for application of a nanocrystalline or amorphous coatings in a continuous electrodeposition process and the product produced thereby. Another of the preferred embodiments of the present invention provides a method for reworking and/or rebuilding components and the components produced thereby.

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         21 . A method of manufacturing a component strip, comprising:
 applying a nanocrystalline or amorphous material coating to a component strip,   wherein the component strip includes a series of components along a length of the strip, wherein the nanocrystalline or amorphous material coating comprises a nickel-tungsten alloy,   wherein the nanocrystalline or amorphous material coating is applied through an electrodeposition process, said electrodeposition process comprised of a beginning portion of the component strip entering an electrodeposition bath before an adjoining portion of the component enters the electrodeposition bath and the beginning portion of the component strip also exiting the electrodeposition bath before the adjoining portion of the component strip exits the electrodeposition bath.   
     
     
         22 . The method according to  claim 21 , wherein the component strip travels through the bath continuously. 
     
     
         23 . The method according to  claim 21 , wherein the component strip to be coated is fed from a reel. 
     
     
         24 . The method according to  claim 23 , wherein the coated component strip is collected on a reel. 
     
     
         25 . The method according to  claim 21 , wherein the component strip is an electrode in the electrodeposition process. 
     
     
         26 . The method according to  claim 21 , wherein the component strip is flexible. 
     
     
         27 . The method according to  claim 21 , wherein the component strip is a conductive material.