Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
164760100 | Combined | 36 |
20080236779 | VERTICAL HEAT TREATMENT SYSTEM - A system and method for forming and heat treating metal castings is provided with a vertical heat treatment unit positioned adjacent and downstream from a pouring station at which a series of molds are filled with a molten metal to form the castings. The vertical heat treatment unit includes a vertically oriented furnace chamber in which the castings are received, and which has a reduced footprint to reduce the manufacturing floor space required for the vertical heat treatment unit, and to enable the vertical heat treatment unit to be positioned in close proximity to the pouring station. | 10-02-2008 |
20090165982 | Method for Predicting and Preventing Shrinkage Cavity of Iron Casting - A method for predicting and preventing occurrence of shrinkage cavity in an iron casting of any of various shapes or in each part of an iron casting precisely prior to casting. The shape of an iron casting is approximated entirely or partially to a rectangular parallelepiped or a cube, to the sum of the two long sides is divided by the short side to determine a shape coefficient, and occurrence of shrinkage cavity is predicted by determining whether the value exceeds a predetermined value (determination coefficient) or not. | 07-02-2009 |
20090194247 | Method for repair of a metallic hollow body - A method for repairing a metallic hollow body including at least one damaged portion to be repaired in a wall enclosing at least one cavity of the hollow body, the wall being a metallic material, is provided. The method includes the steps of filling a settable filling compound into at least one partial area of the at least one cavity; setting the filling compound; removing a predefined partial surface of the wall in an area of the at least one damaged portion; sealing the wall in an area of the removed partial surface by producing a covering element by welding, soldering, or casting-on; and removing the filling compound. | 08-06-2009 |
20090194248 | METHOD OF OPERATING A DIE CASTING RECIPROCATOR - A method for operating an automated reciprocator for applying lubricant in a die casting system. As a reciprocator is moved between two die halves and a fluid is applied to the dies with the reciprocator, a safety bar is moved ahead of the reciprocator. Any objects in the path of the reciprocator are detected by contact with the safety bar. If the safety bar contacts an object as the reciprocator is moving down, a sensor signals a control system and the reciprocator is stopped. | 08-06-2009 |
20090205798 | Method for producing antifriction layer of a plain bearing - The invention relates to foundry engineering, more specifically to producing an antifriction layer of a plain bearing by casting babbitt into a bearing shell or backing and is applicable to the manufacture and renewal of plain bearings. | 08-20-2009 |
20090314449 | PROTECTIVE HELMETS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A protective helmet includes an outer shell having a generally dome-shaped section and a brim extending outwardly from the dome-shaped section. The dome-shaped section and the brim are formed from a thermoplastic material. The helmet further includes a brim support in operative connection with at least a portion of the brim. The brim support is formed from a material that is more heat resistant than the thermoplastic material. The brim support is sufficiently rigid to limit deformation of the brim upon exposure to high temperature. The brim support material can, for example, have a melting point above 500° F. A method of limiting high-temperature deformation in a helmet includes molding an outer shell of the helmet to consist essentially of thermoplastic material, the outer shell comprising a generally dome-shaped portion and a brim extending outwardly from the dome-shaped section by at least 2.5 inches at the rear of the helmet; and operatively connecting a rigid brim support to the brim, the brim support being formed from a material that is more heat resistant than the thermoplastic material. | 12-24-2009 |
20100084107 | Method for preventing formation of cellular gamma prime in cast nickel superalloys - A method for preventing the formation of cellular gamma prime in nickel-based superalloys comprises the steps of: casting a nickel-based superalloy into a desired article; subjecting the cast article to hot isostatic pressing at a temperature in excess of 2000° F. at a pressure greater than 15,000 psi to close internal pores in the cast article; and avoiding any formation of the cellular gamma prime in the cast article. | 04-08-2010 |
20100147482 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSERT-MOLDING - The present invention includes systems and methods for insert-molding. In some embodiments, a hook can be formed in a metal part by passing die-steel of a die-cast mold through the metal part during a die-casting process. This may, however, result in a hole in the metal part that is beneath the hook area. When plastic material is insert-molded over the metal part, the plastic material may flow through the hole and into the metal part. Accordingly, in some embodiments the plastic material can be prevented from flowing through the hole during the insert-molding. As one example, a tape material can be coupled over the hole. As another example, a wedge can be press-fit into the hole. As yet another example, a plug can be inserted into the hole. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147483 | COPPER ALLOY AND COPPER ALLOY MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method of manufacturing a copper alloy is provided, including melting and casting a copper alloy having a composition expressed, in atomic percent, by a formula of Cu | 06-17-2010 |
20100206509 | COPPER-BASED ALLOYS AND THEIR USE FOR INFILTRATION OF POWDER METAL PARTS - Described are wrought forms of copper alloys for infiltrating powder metal parts, the method for preparing the copper alloys and their wrought forms, the method for their infiltration into a powder metal part, and the infiltrated metal part infiltrated with the novel alloys having a generally uniform distribution of copper throughout and exhibiting high transverse rupture strength, tensile strength and yield strength. Infiltrated metal parts prepared by infiltrating powder metal parts with reduced amounts of the novel infiltrant typically weigh less and have superior strengths compared to similarly prepared infiltrated metal parts prepared with standard methods and conventional infiltration. | 08-19-2010 |
20100258260 | PRODUCING METALLIC ARTICLES BY REDUCTION OF NONMETALLIC PRECURSOR COMPOUNDS AND MELTING - A metallic article is produced by furnishing one or more nonmetallic precursor compound comprising the metallic constituent element(s), and chemically reducing the nonmetallic precursor compound(s) to produce an initial metallic particle, preferably having a size of no greater than about 0.070 inch, without melting the initial metallic particle. The initial metallic particle is thereafter melted and solidified to produce the metallic article. By this approach, the incidence of chemical defects in the metal article is minimized. The melted-and-solidified metal may be used in the as-cast form, or it may be converted to billet and further worked to the final form. | 10-14-2010 |
20110042030 | Filter For Use In The Casting Of Aluminium, Magnesium, Copper Alloy And The Like - The filter of the type made out of fibreglass fabric is remarkable in that it includes an impregnation in an iron oxide enriched resin which confers a magnetization-based function and property upon it and allows the feeder head/filter unit to be recycled so that the metal and the waste filters can be recovered. | 02-24-2011 |
20110056646 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CAST MOLDED PARTS AS WELL AS CAST MOLDED PARTS PRODUCED ACCORDING TO THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method for the production of castings made of a copper alloy comprising silicon, nickel, chromium, and zirconium, and also inter-metal primary phases, wherein an ingot is drawn by means of hot forming in only one direction at a ratio of at least 4:1, wherein a casting surface of a casting produced from the drawn ingot, said surface coming into contact with a metal melt, is substantially selected perpendicular to the drawing direction of the ingot. A casting produced in this manner is characterized by high wear resistance and increased service life, particularly when used as a block of a side bank of a double strip casting system. | 03-10-2011 |
20110132565 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WORKPIECE WITH LABELS - A method for manufacturing a workpiece with labels includes a forging step for forging an initial billet, a lathe machining step for forming the initial billet into a first treated billet, a rolling step for forming a second treated billet by rolling at least one labeling indentation on the first treated billet, a heat treatment step for reinforcing a structure strength of the second treated billet, a dyeing step for obtaining a third treated billet by dyeing a surface of each labeling indentation on the second treated billet with a dyestuff, a polishing step for forming a fourth treated billet by polishing the third treated billet, and an electroplating step for electroplating on the fourth treated billet. | 06-09-2011 |
20110146934 | MOLD FOR A BATTERY CAST ON STRAP - A dual temperature mold assembly for maintaining a mold cavity used in a cast on strap process at two different temperatures facilitates the removal of the solidified strap after the molten metal is solidified. The mold assembly includes a mold cavity having walls attached to different mold assembly segments that are heated or cooled by thermal energy input and coolant processes which can maintain the mold cavities at different temperatures, so that molten metal around the battery plate lugs in a mold cavity segment is solidified while the sides of the mold cavity are exposed to at least one adjacent heated segment to provide thermal energy thereinto, resulting in a reduction of the amount of molten metal necessary for a cast on strap, and reducing the amount of thermal energy input into the process for manufacturing the straps. | 06-23-2011 |
20110186261 | Earth-Boring Particle-Matrix Rotary Drill Bit and Method of Making the Same - An earth-boring rotary drill bit includes a bit body configured to carry one or more cutters for engaging a subterranean earth formation, the bit body comprising a particle-matrix composite material having a plurality of hard particles dispersed throughout a matrix material, the matrix material comprising a shape memory alloy. The matrix material comprises a metal alloy configured to undergo a reversible phase transformation between an austenitic phase and a martensitic phase. The matrix material may include an Ni-based alloy, Cu-based alloy, Co-based alloy, Fe-based alloy or Ti-based alloy. The drill bit may be made by a method that includes: providing a plurality of hard particles in a mold to define a particle precursor of the bit body; infiltrating the particle precursor of the bit body with a molten matrix material comprising a shape memory alloy forming a particle-matrix mixture; and cooling the molten particle-matrix mixture to solidify the matrix material and forming a bit body having a particle-matrix composite material comprising a shape memory alloy. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192563 | Proximally Self-Locking Long Bone Prosthesis - A method for arthroplasty includes using a self-locking prosthesis that has a member structured to transfer a load produced by the weight of a patient to a bone. An expandable bone-locking portion that is integral to the member includes a shape-memory material and expands to produce a locking force. A portion of the bone is removed to form an aperture in the bone. The bone-locking portion is inserted into the aperture, and a temperature increase causes a change from a contracted state to an expanded state resulting in expansion of the bone-locking portion so as to contact the inner surface. The expanding is sufficient to create a locking force at the junction between the inner surface and the bone-locking portion of the prosthesis and the majority of the locking force is applied at or above the metaphysis. The length/width ration of the prosthesis may be less than or equal to 5. The resulting reconstructed long-bone may have improved primary and long-term stability. | 08-11-2011 |
20110214832 | FORGING APPARATUS AND FORGING METHOD FOR RHEOCASTING - A forging apparatus and a forging method for rheo-casting are disclosed, in which primary rheo-casting using an upper mold and a lower mold, casting of a hub region of a product material using a first roller unit and casting of a rim region of the product material using a second roller unit are accomplished in series, enabling vehicular wheels having relatively complex shapes to be cast via a single casting process. Further, the product material includes wrought 6000 series aluminum alloys, which are easy to process and have relatively high strength and low weight, thus being suitable for the manufacture of vehicular wheels having complex shapes. Furthermore, recycling of the product material is possible. | 09-08-2011 |
20110240245 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FILTERING MOLTEN METAL - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique filter and a method for manufacturing the same. Another embodiment is a unique system for casting a metallic object. Another embodiment is a unique method of filtering a molten metal. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for filtering molten metal. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 10-06-2011 |
20110240246 | LADLE SHROUD TRANSPORT/STORAGE DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING LIQUID METAL - One subject of the invention is a device for transporting and storing at least one ladle shroud ( | 10-06-2011 |
20110240247 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CLAD MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Skin material of a clad material is composed of one or more layers, each layer of the skin materials is made of a metal different from the core material in their component compositions, and at least one layer of the skin material has a cast microstructure, when the skin material is superposed on either of one or both faces of the core material. | 10-06-2011 |
20110265969 | METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING FULL CYCLE REGENERATION OF WASTE LEAD ACID BATTERIES - A method for implementing full cycle regeneration of a waste lead acid battery is provided. The method includes the following steps. Step (1): the waste lead acid battery is smashed and separated so as to obtain grid lead, diachylon, plastic and waste electrolyte. Step (2): the obtained diachylon after being dried is positioned into an airtight reactor for desulphurization and deoxidation, wherein lead sulfate and the lead dioxide both in the diachylon react to obtain lead monoxide (PbO) and sulfur trioxide (SO | 11-03-2011 |
20120145351 | Method of Making A Top Stack Linkage With an Injection Molded Magnesium Link - A link of a top stack linkage for a convertible top of a vehicle is presented for immediate incorporation in a top stack linkage. The link is molded as a spine having a main body portion and an offset portion, and one or more lateral structural members including at least one reinforcing rib. The molding forms a unitary pivot link, installed in the top stack linkage as molded, to reduce finishing of the parts, and reducing fabrication time and linkage weight from known top stack linkage configurations. A method of manufacturing includes providing a mold defining an interior cavity that defines the shape of a pivot link, injecting molten magnesium into the mold, and molding the molten magnesium to form a spine and at least one of a plurality of lateral structural members that form a monolithic pivot link. | 06-14-2012 |
20120152481 | METHOD OF SUPPORTING TUBING STRUCTURES DURING OVERCASTING - A method of supporting a metal tube during an overcasting process includes radially supporting the metal tube from within an interior opening of the metal tube with a compressed granular material. The compressed granular material is held in place by a first stop and a second stop positioned at opposite axial ends of the metal tube. A tensile connector, such as a rod or a cable, interconnects and attaches the first stop and the second stop. Compressive radial forces exerted onto the metal tube during the overcasting process are transferred through the granular material and resisted by a tensile force in the tensile connector. | 06-21-2012 |
20120211191 | High Pressure Heat Treatment System - A furnace for heat treating a metal workpiece is provided. A method and system for processing a workpiece also are provided. | 08-23-2012 |
20120216979 | ALUMINUM BASE PART AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - An aluminum base part is composed of a forging cast product produced by a forging cast process and a nickel chromium plating layer formed on the forging cast product. The nickel chromium plating layer is composed of a semibright nickel plating layer formed on the forging cast product and having a thickness of 5 to 10 μm, a bright nickel plating layer | 08-30-2012 |
20120273155 | SPHERICAL SOLDER REFLOW METHOD - The present disclosure relates to methods of making solder balls having a uniform size. More particularly, the disclosure relates to improved solder ball formation processes that prevent or reduce bridging/merging of two or more solder balls during reflow. The processes of the instant disclosure are desirable because they do not require a sifting step to obtain uniformly-sized solder balls. | 11-01-2012 |
20130240168 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A CAST WHEEL AND CASTING MOULD - Process and casting mould for producing a cast wheel. A core, which remains in the cast wheel and has a circumferential rim, is inserted into a casting mould having at least one lower mould part and an upper mould part moved relative to one another to close casting mould. Core is positioned by at least one positioning element in a predetermined position in casting mould, so that an end region of positioning element is fixed with a force fit or frictional fit in circumferential rim of the core. A free end region of positioning element, which protrudes from circumferential rim of the core, is placed on a contact surface, which is preferably arranged substantially horizontally during operation, of lower mould part during positioning of core in casting mould. Core is positioned in the predetermined position under the action of the force of gravity. | 09-19-2013 |
20140374050 | Fe-Al ALLOY PRODUCTION METHOD - A method for producing Fe—Al alloy includes: ingot-producing by casting Fe—Al alloy and taking out the Fe—Al alloy from a mold to obtain an ingot, the Fe—Al alloy containing Al: 2.0 to 9.0 mass % and a balance of Fe and impurities; hot-forging the ingot to form a hot-forged material; hot-rolling the hot-forged material to form a hot-rolled material; oxide-film removing by removing an oxide film of the hot-rolled material to form a material for cold rolling; cold-rolling the material for cold rolling to form a cold-rolled material; and annealing the cold-rolled material. Heating of the ingot in the hot-forging starts before a surface temperature of the ingot taken out from the mold is cooled to less than 250° C. in the ingot-producing. | 12-25-2014 |
20150144284 | Metal Casting Methods in Microgravity and Other Environments - Apparatus and methods for creating cast metal objects in space and other environments. Molds are created using additive manufacturing and are injected with a castable metal having a melting point lower than a mold melting point. In some aspects, the additive manufacturing device and the metal casting unit are contained in the same unit. | 05-28-2015 |
20150298209 | METHODS OF FORMING EARTH-BORING TOOLS INCLUDING BLADE FRAME SEGMENTS - Methods of forming earth-boring tools may involve positioning a blade frame segment in a mold, the blade frame segment comprising cutting-element-attachment locations distributed over a face of the blade frame segment, the mold comprising a longitudinal axis. A first cutting element may be secured to the blade frame segment at a first cutting-element-attachment location of the cutting-element-attachment locations. A second cutting element may be secured to the blade frame segment at a second, different cutting-element-attachment location of the cutting-element-attachment locations. The blade frame segment may be integrated into a blade of a plurality of radially extending blades of an earth-boring tool by forming a body of the earth-boring tool, including the blade, around the blade frame segment. | 10-22-2015 |
20150307964 | Method of Recovering Indium Oxides From Low Grade Indium Containing Residue - A method for recovering indium oxide from a indium-containing residue includes putting tin and an indium-containing residue into a melting furnace, melting the indium-containing residue, generating fume oxide through a reaction of indium and oxygen in the melting furnace, flowing the exhaust gas into a scrubber, spraying a scrubber-circulating liquid toward the exhaust gas in the scrubber, collecting indium oxide included in the exhaust gas with the scrubber-circulating liquid through a gas-liquid contact, performing a first collection of indium oxide through a separation of solid from liquid in a centrifuge, flowing the exhaust gas passed through the scrubber into a bag filter, performing a second collection of indium oxide included in the exhaust gas in the bag filter, flowing the exhaust gas passed through the bag filter into an absorption tower, and removing odors and toxic components generated in the exhaust gas in the absorption tower filled with an activated carbon. | 10-29-2015 |
20150308715 | METAL REMELTING WITH CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER - One disclosed embodiment is a concentrated solar thermal system for re-melting recycled or scrap metal. The system includes a solar receiver configured to receive concentrated solar flux reflected from one or many reflecting surfaces to heat a quantity of the recycled metal and cause at least a portion of the recycled metal to melt. The molten metal is then passed to a solidification stage where the molten metal may be cast into any type of solid form useful for sale or the subsequent production of metal products. The solidified metal may be sold or otherwise removed from the system. In certain embodiments, heat exchange is made to occur between the molten metal and the working fluid of an electrical power generation cycle resulting in electrical power generation. Methods of remelting metal using solar thermal power and methods of generating power using a molten metal heat transfer material derived from recycled metal or scrap are also disclosed. | 10-29-2015 |
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