A numerical solution is presented for isothermal Newtonian wire coating under vacuum or with an externally applied pressure. Differential equations for the melt cone shape are derived from a force balance on the melt cone. Die design curves are then constructed from the solutions to these equations. These curves are helpful in predicting wire coating operating conditions.

Issue Section:
Technical Papers
Keywords:
differential equations, vacuum deposition, vacuum deposited coatings
Topics:
Coating processes, Coatings, Vacuum, Wire, Shapes, Differential equations, Design
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