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Plasma spray gun having gas vortex producing nozzle

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5475732

A plasma flame spray gun suitable for being constructed physically smaller than comparable power prior art plasma flame spray guns. The gun includes a nozzle having a tapering portion on the inlet side thereof. A cathode with a flat tip is positioned to at least partially extend into the tapering portion of the nozzle. A gas distribution ring is located around the cathode for creating a vortex around the cathode tip. This causes the arc formed between the tip and the nozzle to have a root which spins around the perimeter of the nozzle tip resulting in less wear and, therefore, extended part life.

Assignee:
Metco, Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4506136
OSTI ID:
5475732
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English