Patent ID: 8252226
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: B22F,C21D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for performing high energy treatment on a cutter to form a high energy treated cutter, comprising: obtaining at least one cutter comprising providing protection around the wear resistant layer; and applying a high energy treatment to the at least one cutter to form at least one high energy treated cutter, wherein the substrate is exposed to the high energy treatment and the wear resistant layer is protected from exposure to the high energy treatment, wherein applying a high energy treatment comprises: wherein providing protection comprises a first protective cover securely coupled around the wear resistance layer, the first protective cover covering the wear resistance layer during the high energy treatment, and wherein the first protective cover is secured to the wear resistance layer via a clamp coupled around the circumference of the first cover or a glue coupled between the first cover and the wear resistance layer.