Kennametal Inc.
SUPPORTS FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION COATING APPLICATIONS

Abstract:

In one aspect, carrier bodies and associated apparatus are described herein for supporting cutting tools during a CVD process. Carrier bodies and associated apparatus, in some embodiments, can facilitate proper placement and orientation of cutting tools on reactor trays while minimizing contact marks. Briefly, a carrier body comprises a base, a guide element opposite the base, and convex ridges for supporting one or more cutting tools during a chemical vapor deposition coating process.