A process for shaping a blade edge and coating the: blade edge to improve the properties thereof is provided. The process includes an ion etching step using a collimated beam to reduce microcracks and an ion assisted processing step wherein ions are used to enhance the properties of a coating. The blade can then be sharpened again. The blade can be made from materials such as metal, ceramic of glass-ceramic.
申请公布号
US5347887(A)
申请公布日期
1994.09.20
申请号
US19930031230
申请日期
1993.03.11
申请人
MICROSURGICAL TECHNIQUES, INC.
发明人
ROSENTHAL, RICHARD D.;DEPOORTER, GERALD L.;CHRISTY, RONALD I.