ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHODS FOR COMPONENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20220055111A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-24

    申请号:US17445556

    申请日:2021-08-20

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A method of forming a unitary sintered body can include cutting a first portion and a second portion from a sheet of feedstock. The feedstock can include ceramic or metallic particles suspended in a binder. The first portion can be positioned in contact with the second portion and the portions can be sintered together to form the unitary body.

    Anodized substrates with dark laser markings

    公开(公告)号:US10787753B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-29

    申请号:US15379316

    申请日:2016-12-14

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Anodized substrates having laser markings and methods for forming the same are described. According to some embodiments, the methods involve forming a feature on a substrate using a laser prior to anodizing. The laser energy and pulse width can be chosen so as to provide a particular topology to a surface of the substrate that, after anodizing, absorbs incoming light and imparts a dark appearance to the feature. In some cases, the methods involve forming a coarse oxide layer, which is removed prior to anodizing. Since the laser marking is performed prior to anodizing, the anodized substrates are free from laser-induced cracks, thereby making the anodized substrates more corrosion resistant than conventional laser-marked anodized substrates. The techniques are well suited for forming features on consumer products that may be exposed to water or other corrosion-inducing agents.

    ALUMINUM ALLOYS WITH HIGH STRENGTH AND COSMETIC APPEAL
    6.
    发明申请
    ALUMINUM ALLOYS WITH HIGH STRENGTH AND COSMETIC APPEAL 审中-公开
    具有高强度和化妆品上限的铝合金

    公开(公告)号:US20150090373A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:US14502943

    申请日:2014-09-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: The disclosure provides an aluminum alloy including having varying ranges of alloying elements. In various aspects, the alloy has a wt % ratio of Zn to Mg ranging from 4:1 to 7:1. The disclosure further includes methods for producing an aluminum alloy and articles comprising the aluminum alloy.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种铝合金,其包括具有不同范围的合金元素。 在各个方面,合金的Zn与Mg的重量%比为4:1至7:1。 本公开还包括用于生产铝合金的方法和包含铝合金的制品。

    PROCESSES TO AVOID ANODIC OXIDE DELAMINATION OF ANODIZED HIGH STRENGTH ALUMINUM ALLOYS
    10.
    发明申请
    PROCESSES TO AVOID ANODIC OXIDE DELAMINATION OF ANODIZED HIGH STRENGTH ALUMINUM ALLOYS 审中-公开
    避免阳极氧化分层的高强度铝合金的工艺

    公开(公告)号:US20170051426A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-23

    申请号:US14830699

    申请日:2015-08-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: C25D11/04 C22C21/10 C25D9/06

    Abstract: Methods of forming anodic oxide coatings on certain high strength aluminum alloys are described. Methods involve preventing or reducing the formation of interface-weakening species, such as zinc-sulfur compounds, at an interface between an anodic oxide coating and underlying aluminum alloy substrate during anodizing. In some embodiments, a micro-alloying element is added in very small amounts to an aluminum alloy substrate to prevent enrichment of zinc at the anodic oxide and substrate interface, thereby reducing or preventing formation of the zinc-sulfur interface-weakening species. In some embodiments, a sulfur-scavenging species is added to an aluminum alloy substrate to prevent sulfur from a sulfuric acid anodizing bath from binding with zinc and forming the zinc-sulfur interface-weakening species at the anodic oxide and substrate interface. In some embodiments, a micro-alloying element and a sulfur-scavenging species are added to an aluminum alloy substrate. Resultant anodic oxide coatings have minimal or no discoloration.

    Abstract translation: 描述了在某些高强度铝合金上形成阳极氧化物涂层的方法。 方法包括在阳极氧化期间在阳极氧化物涂层和下面的铝合金基底之间的界面处防止或减少界面弱化物质如锌 - 硫化合物的形成。 在一些实施方案中,微合金元素以非常少的量添加到铝合金基底以防止锌在阳极氧化物和基底界面处的富集,从而减少或防止锌 - 硫界面弱化物质的形成。 在一些实施方案中,将硫清除物质加入到铝合金基底中以防止硫酸阳极氧化浴中的硫与锌结合并在阳极氧化物和基底界面处形成锌 - 硫界面弱化物质。 在一些实施方案中,将微合金元素和除硫物质加入到铝合金基底中。 所得的阳极氧化物涂层具有最小或无变色。

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