Abstract
An apparatus and method is disclosed for drawing continuous metallic wire having a first diameter to a metallic fiber having a reduced second diameter. A feed mechanism moves the wire at a first linear velocity. A laser beam heats a region of the wire to an elevated temperature. A draw mechanism draws the heated wire at a second and greater linear velocity for providing a drawn metallic fiber having the reduced second diameter.
Document Type
Patent
Patent Number
US 7,013,695 B2
Application Serial Number
10/828,711
Issue Date
3-21-2006
Current Assignee
Joint Assignment w/UCFRF: American Automobile Manufacturing Association
Assignee at Issuance
Joint Assignment w/UCFRF: American Automobile Manufacturing Association
College
College of Optics and Photonics
Department
CREOL
Allowance Date
6-16-2005
Filing Date
4-20-2004
Assignee at Filing
Joint Assignment w/UCFRF: American Automobile Manufacturing Association
Filing Type
Nonprovisional Application Record
Donated
no
Recommended Citation
Kar, Aravinda; Li, Yonggang; McNeice, Raymond; and Quick, Nathaniel, "Method for Drawing Continuous Fiber" (2006). UCF Patents. 743.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/patents/743