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Mechanical processing of metallic component surfaces

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OSTI ID:1568626

A method of mechanically processing a metallic material component is provided whereby alloying, carburizing, nitriding and boriding can be performed using a friction stir processing tool. This method for mechanically processing metallic material surfaces is cost effective, efficient and does not require specialized equipment.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
Assignee:
U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
10,358,711
Application Number:
15/356,695
OSTI ID:
1568626
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English