CPC B22D 25/02 (2013.01) [B22C 9/24 (2013.01); B33Y 40/20 (2020.01); B33Y 80/00 (2014.12)] | 13 Claims |
1. A method of preparing a component of a mechanical apparatus, the method comprising:
preparing, using a mold with a geometry configured to prepare an initial structure, a cast body having the initial structure, wherein the cast body has an outer surface and defines a groove in the outer surface, wherein the groove has a surface area; and
depositing at least one feature on the cast body using a solid state additive manufacturing process without reaching a melting temperature of a material of the at least one feature, wherein:
the at least one feature is shaped to facilitate connection of the component to a separate structure;
the at least one feature is independent of any coating applied to the cast body;
at least a portion of the deposited at least one feature is coupled to the surface area of the groove;
the material of the at least one feature is configured to reduce or eliminate galvanic corrosion between the component and a separate structure on which the component is mounted.
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7. A method of preparing a component of a mechanical apparatus, the method comprising:
preparing, using a mold with a geometry configured to prepare an initial structure, a cast body having the initial structure, wherein the cast body has an outer surface and defines a groove in the outer surface, wherein the groove has a surface area; and
depositing at least one feature on the cast body using a solid state additive manufacturing process without reaching a melting temperature of a material of the at least one feature, wherein:
the at least one feature is independent of any coating applied to the cast body;
at least a portion of the deposited at least one feature is coupled to the surface area of the groove; and
the at least one feature is sized and shaped to facilitate connection of the component to a separate structure.
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