CATHODE OF ELECTRIC-ARC EVAPORATOR AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SUCH CATHODE Russian patent published in 2004 - IPC

FIELD: application of wear- resistant coats on cutting tools or machine elements; machine-tool industry. SUBSTANCE: proposed cathode used for application of titanium-aluminum nitride coats has consumable insert and water-cooled body. Consumable insert is made from titanium or titanium alloy ate area of 0.2 to 0.35 of area of consumable part of cathode. Water-cooled body is made from aluminum alloy. Proposed method includes manufacture of water-cooled body and securing of consumable insert in this body by semi-liquid forging followed by machining of body. EFFECT: facilitated procedure; low cost. 3 cl, 1 dwg, 2 tbl