Scot R Fugger

US Patent:

55597084, Sep 24, 1996

Filed:

Apr 1, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/041243

Inventors:

G. Keith Turnbull - Pittsburgh PA
Eileen M. Peretic - Murrysville PA
George T. Rogan - New Kensington PA
John H. Powers - Lower Burrell PA
Scot R. Fugger - Monroeville PA
Daniel A. Sullivan - Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County PA

Assignee:

Aluminum Company of America - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

G06F 1900
G06F 1750

US Classification:

36446803

Abstract:

A system and method for computer controlled flexible manufacturing of aluminum articles having patterns thereon is disclosed. The pattern is digitized or otherwise reduced to computer-readable format and then printed onto an aluminum article under computer control. The pattern is preferably printed using an ink jet, dot matrix color printer which has been modified to feed the aluminum substrate in an essentially flat manner. The pattern can be sealed within the anodized coating of the aluminum article for permanence.