A method for spray forming metal deposits

摘要

A method for spray forming metal deposits is disclosed in which the spraying step is controlled so that the temperature of the deposited metal particles increases at an average rate of less than or equal to about 15°C per minute. The length of the spraying step can be defined as lasting until the temperature of the deposited metal particles is at or about a steady state temperature or until a predetermined thickness of material has been deposited.