A method for forming small-orifices 20 in the face plate 10 of an injector 12, especially a liquid propellant injector for a rocket engine. A stainless steel base plate is given a first layer 28 of electrodeposited Ni and fuel feed passages 24 and 26, respectively, are formed therethrough for fuel and...http://www.google.com/patents/US4586226?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4586226 - Method for fabricating a small-orifice fuel injector