46th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150321219 | INORGANIC MICROFILM COATED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD THEREOF - An inorganic microfilm coated substrate and a method thereof. The inorganic microfilm coated substrate includes a substrate; and an inorganic microfilm layer, disposed on the substrate and being an inorganic microfilm composition, wherein the inorganic microfilm composition comprising: a silicon oxide ion solution; a lithium ion solution; and a potassium ion solution, wherein the silicon oxide ion solution, the lithium ion solution, and the potassium ion solution are mixed together to form the inorganic microfilm composition. The method for making an inorganic microfilm coated substrate includes the steps of providing a substrate and surface property of the substrate is modified by using an inorganic acid salt; and proving an inorganic microfilm composition, and the inorganic microfilm composition is coated on the substrate, and then baked to form an inorganic microfilm layer. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321220 | TRANSPARENT ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - [Problem] To improve the anisotropy of transparent electrically conductive substrates that employ metallic nanowires. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321221 | Method Of Forming A Multi-Layer Paint Film - A method of forming multi-layer paint films comprises forming a first base paint film, wherein an aqueous first base paint (A) is coated over an object; forming a second base paint film wherein a second aqueous base paint (B) is coated over the uncured first base paint film; forming a clear paint film wherein a clear paint (C) is coated over the uncured second based paint film; and heating and curing the first base paint film, the second base paint film, and the clear paint film at the same time and in which the aqueous first base paint (A) includes as the base resin a water-soluble or water-dispersible acrylic resin (A1) and one or more type of water-soluble or water-dispersible resin (A2), selected from among the polyester resins, polyurethane resins and acrylic-urethane resins, both (A1) and (A2) having a weight average molecular weight of from 10,000 to 100,000. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321222 | PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT AND PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATION MODULE HAVING THE SAME - A piezoelectric element and piezoelectric vibration module include a piezoelectric material having a plurality of piezoelectric layers laminated thereon and internal electrodes laminated alternately with the piezoelectric layers, respectively. Among the plurality of piezoelectric layers, a magnitude of applied electric field on a piezoelectric layer located at one end is smaller than a magnitude of applied electric field on a piezoelectric layer located at the other end. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321223 | PRESSURE WAVE GENERATOR WITH A SABOT LAUNCHED PISTON - Examples of a pressure wave generator configured to generate high energy pressure waves in a medium are disclosed. The pressure wave generator can include a sabot carrying a piston. The sabot can further comprise a locking means to lock the piston in a fixed position when the locking means are activated. When the locking means are in a deactivated position, the piston can be released and can move at least partially away from the sabot. The sabot carrying the piston can be disposed within an inner bore of a housing of the pressure wave generator and can move within the inner bore of the housing from its first end toward its second end along a longitudinal axis of the bore. A transducer can be accommodated in the second end of the housing. The transducer can be coupled to the medium and can convert a portion of the kinetic energy of the piston into a pressure wave in the medium upon impact of the piston with the transducer. The sabot carrying the piston can be accelerated by applying a motive force to the sabot. Once accelerated within the inner bore of the housing the sabot can be decelerated by applying a restraining force to the sabot while the piston can be released at least partially from the sabot to continue to move toward the transducer until it impacts the transducer. Examples of methods of operating the pressure wave generator are disclosed. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321224 | MOBILE MODULAR SCREEN PLANT WITH HORIZONTAL AND VARIABLE OPERATING ANGLES - A mobile variable angle vibrating screen with the ability to process aggregate material in a horizontal orientation and at incrementally higher angles of inclination where changes in angles of inclination can be affected without the need to dismantle the vibrating screen and without the use of hand tools. The variable angle screen being configured: to blend output at all of the various operating angles of inclination, be transportable with a detachable bolt on feeder module; have an overhead feed conveyor which operates at a substantially horizontal configuration and at various operating angles of inclination. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321225 | Separating Device for a Potato Harvester - A separating device for separating a crop from a mixture with admixtures has a drop stage and a conveying device supplying the mixture in a conveyed stream to the drop stage. An air stream is supplied to the drop stage, wherein the mixture is falling in the drop stage and is affected by the air stream, wherein the drop stage effects loosening of the mixture. A retaining element is arranged downstream of the drop stage so as to face the mixture falling in the drop stage. The air stream interacts with the retaining element. Downstream of the retaining element the crop and solid bodies separated from the mixture are transported farther as separated individual parts in substantially opposite conveying directions. A diverting device is provided that can at least partially divert the conveyed stream upstream of the retaining element. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321226 | Separating Device for a Potato Harvester - A separating device for separating crop from a mixture with admixtures has a drop stage and a conveying device supplying the mixture to the drop stage. The mixture is falling in the drop stage and the drop stage effects loosening of the mixture. A retaining element is arranged downstream of the drop stage so as to face the mixture falling in the drop stage, wherein downstream of the retaining element the crop and the solid bodies separated from the mixture are transported farther as separated individual parts in substantially opposite conveying directions. An air stream interacts with the retaining element and exits as a discharged air stream from the retaining element. A functional unit extends substantially above the retaining element and interacts at least partially with the discharged air stream and produces one or more partial air streams. The partial air streams are controllable by the functional unit. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321227 | CLEANING TOOL FOR COLLECTION MEMBER, PARTICLE DETECTOR, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR CLEANING TOOL FOR COLLECTION MEMBER - A cleaning tool for a collection member includes a brush unit and a mount portion. The brush unit includes a bristle and a woven portion into which a root of the bristle is woven so as to be held by the woven portion. The mount portion includes a placement surface on which the woven portion is placed and a securing portion to which the brush unit is bonded. In the cleaning tool for the collection member, the woven portion includes two first outer surfaces that are located at respective ends of the placement surface and that extend parallel to a direction in which the bristle extends. In the cleaning tool for the collection member, the brush unit is secured to the mount portion by bonding a region that includes at least part of each of the two first outer surfaces to the securing portion with an adhesive. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321228 | Autonomous Mobile Foam-Producing Unit for Cleaning - The present invention relates to an autonomous mobile foam-producing unit for cleaning, specifically said unit allows the cleaning and sanitization of agricultural and livestock areas. The invention also enables to generate a large quantity of foam quickly and ejected with high pressure, preventing in turn a water hammer or Zhukowski pulse. The present invention is also autonomous, including power systems based on gasoline or diesel engines with the ability to be adapted to batteries and solar cells. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321229 | Tire Cleaning Method - A tire cleaning method according to the present technology is a method of cleaning a tire in which puncture repair liquid has been used, comprising the steps of: recovering puncture repair liquid from an inside of a tire before removing the tire from a rim of a wheel; injecting cleaning liquid into the inside of the tire from which the puncture repair liquid has been recovered; cleaning the inside of the tire with the cleaning liquid by moving the tire; and removing the cleaning liquid from the inside of the cleaned tire. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321230 | CONCRETE REMOVAL METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A method for removing concrete from a concrete mixing drum is disclosed. The method may comprise applying a solution including amorphous colloidal silicate to an interior surface of the concrete mixing drum, allowing the solution to penetrate concrete adhered to the interior surface, dislodging one or more pieces of concrete from the interior surface, removing the one or more pieces of concrete from the mixing drum, and allowing the solution to form a coating on the interior surface to counteract further adhesion between concrete and the mixing drum. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321231 | ARTICLE COATED WITH AN ULTRA HIGH HYDROPHOBIC FILM AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING SAME - The present invention relates to an article having at least one surface, wherein said surface is at least partially coated with a ultra high hydrophobic film having a surface roughness such that the film exhibits a static water contact angle at least equal to 115°, preferably 120°, even better 125°, and wherein said film is a nanostructured film comprising a first layer comprising nanoparticles bound by at least one binder adhering to the surface of the article, and a second layer of an anti-fouling top coat at least partially coating said first layer. The present invention also concerns a process for preparing the above article. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321232 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ROLLING METAL - An apparatus and method for rolling aluminum sheet uses a texture roll to roll the sheet while is it hot and has reduced yield strength. The texture rolling may be used to remediate defects in the sheet at a variety of stages in rolling, and may facilitate subsequent rolling stages. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321233 | PIERCING PLUG - A piercing plug of the present invention includes: a plug body; a Ni—Cr layer formed on a surface of the plug body; and a sprayed coating formed on a surface of the Ni—Cr layer. The plug body contains, by mass %, 20 to 30% of Cr, 30 to 55% of Ni, 0.005 to 0.5% of C, 0.1 to 1.0% of Si, 0.2 to 1.5% of Mn, and at least one of Mo and W which satisfy a following conditional expression (A), and remainder including Fe and impurities. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321234 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING HOT-ROLLED STEEL STRIP (AS AMENDED) - Provided are a cooling method and a cooling apparatus that, in the cooling of a hot-rolled steel strip, regulates the amount of cooling water in a two-stage manner for each set of headers in the width direction and changes the rate at which the steel strip is cooled, in a multistage manner by a simple method, and that is effective particularly in cooling the lower surface of the steel strip, where space is narrow. The spray nozzles | 2015-11-12 |
20150321235 | HYBRID OIL AND WATER COOLED ROLLING - A rolling mill with oil-cooled top and bottom work rolls at the entry side and a water spray header at the exit side of the bottom work roll. Water cooling is used below the pass line, reducing the heat in the mill substantially without the risk of generating drip-related surface defects during rolling. Water cooling can be used on the bottom work roll and a portion of the oil no longer needed to cool the bottom work roll can be diverted to the top work roll. In some cases, the coolant portion of the flatness control can be operated solely through water-cooling the bottom roll. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321236 | ROLL-BENDING PROCESS APPARATUS AND ROLL-BENDING PROCESS METHOD - A roll-bending process apparatus ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321237 | STRUCTURE OF A TUBE EXPANDER - The structure of a tube expander has a ring and a bearing in the body thereof. An axle goes through the body. A driving head is connected to the axle on the body. The bottom of the axle has a guiding pin and a tapered head. The driving head has an external thread so that it can be rotated into the internal thread of the ring or rotated in the opposite direction out of the internal thread. A compressible elastic element is disposed inside the body and mounted on the axle. The top end of the compressible elastic element urges against the bottom of the ring. The bottom of the compressible elastic element pushes the guiding pin downward so that the external thread becomes idle after being completely rotated out of the internal thread. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321238 | Pressing Jaw, Method For Producing a Non-Detachable Pipe Joint, Fitting and System Consisting of a Pressing Jaw and a Fitting - A cheek plate for producing a non-detachable pipe joint having an upper cheek half and a lower cheek half, at least one swivel pin which pivotally mounts at least one cheek half, and a receiving region formed between the upper cheek half and the lower cheek half and having a receiving region axis, the at least one cheek half being able to pivot between an open position and a closed position substantially transversely with respect to the receiving region axis. The problem of providing a cheek plate, wherein the cheek plate permits pressing transverse to the receiving region axis and at the same time a reduction in workpiece size is permitted, is solved in that at least one pushing unit is provided, said pushing unit being displaceable at least partially in parallel with the receiving region axis. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321239 | METHOD FOR CONNECTING TWO COMPONENTS - A method for connecting two components. The method includes heating a deformation region of at least one component part to provide complete heating. The at least one component part is plastically deformed after the complete heating of the deformation region. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321240 | SWAGING DEVICE AND SWAGING METHOD - A swaging device according to an aspect of the present invention swages an end of a tubular body and a circumferential edge of an end plate for closing an opening of the tubular body by utilizing a processing roller, in which the processing roller is connected to a robot, the robot being configured to control a position of the processing roller, and swaging is performed by sandwiching the end of the tubular body and the circumferential edge of the end plate by an inner roller and an outer roller, the inner roller being disposed inside the tubular body, the outer roller being disposed outside the tubular body so that the outer roller is opposed to the inner roller, and the outer roller being movable toward the inner roller. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321241 | BLANKING DIE AND METHOD OF BLANKING SHEET METAL THEREWITH - An example of a blanking die includes a blanking apparatus configured to form a series of at least two metallic blanks from sheet metal, and an ejection apparatus configured to eject a first one of the series of the metallic blanks out of the blanking die in a predetermined direction and a second one of the series of the metallic blanks out of the blanking die in said predetermined direction. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321242 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A LARGE- OR MEDIUM-SIZED WHEEL DISK AND A PRODUCT MANUFACTURED THEREBY - A method of manufacturing a large- or medium-sized wheel disk including using a punch or die in a first step of ironing a blank of a flat plate to a first-stage product. The first-stage product having a cylindrical rising portion with an axially non-constant thickness. The rising portion includes a thick portion located at a tip portion of the rising portion and a thickness-reduced portion which is a remaining portion of the rising portion excluding the thick portion. During the first step, only a portion of the blank corresponding to the thickness-reduced portion is ironed. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321243 | Manual Tool for Precision Forming of Ear Wires for Jewelry - A tool is provided for bending wire for use in earrings. The tool has a two handles; an anvil plate; two terraced floating bars; two forming links, each having a stanchion projecting therefrom and a forming link rod projecting from the first forming link; an upper and lower linkage arm; a translating pin; and a planetary gear having an eccentric forming rod projecting from its lower face. The anvil plate has a longitudinal slot and arcuate minor and major forming slots formed therethrough; a circumferential gear formed on one side of the anvil plate, adjacent and exterior to the major forming slot, spanning less than 360°; and a retaining wall and a forming anvil formed on the other side of the anvil plate. The handles are pivotally joined to the anvil plate such that the forming link rod and a stanchion engage a wire lying against the retaining wall. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321244 | FORGING PRESS - A forging press for rotationally asymmetrical parts by warm or hot forming has a stationary press table, a vertically shiftable press ram above the press table, vertically delimiting with the press table a working space, and vertically displaceable between from an upper open position into a lower closed position. An upper part is carried by the ram in the space, and an upper die in the space is in turn carried on the upper part. A lower part sits on the table in the space and below the upper part and carries a lower die in the space and fittable with the upper die in the closed position. A first closing apparatus outside the space bears vertically on one of the dies, and a second closing apparatus outside the space bears vertically via the first closing apparatus on the one die. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321245 | FORGED CRANKSHAFT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE FORGED CRANKSHAFT - A forged crankshaft ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321246 | PATTERNLESS SAND MOLD AND CORE FORMATION FOR RAPID CASTING - A method of creating a sand mold for rapid casting, including the steps of determining a mold shape, providing a generally uniform thickness layer of sand, curing at least a portion of the layer of sand, machining the cured portions of the layer of sand based on the desired mold shape, and repeating the layer-forming, curing and machining steps until the sand mold is complete. Another aspect includes a machine for creating the sand mold having a build envelope defined by side walls, a movable build platform and at least one movable tool assembly, the movable tool assembly having a single or plurality of tools chosen from the group consisting of a sand dispenser, a sand leveling device, a curing device, and a machining device. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321247 | CERAMIC CORE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A ceramic core is obtained by firing a mixture that contains 0.1-15.0% by mass of alumina and 0.005-0.1% by mass of potassium and/or sodium with the balance made up of silica and unavoidable impurities. Not less than 90% by mass of amorphous silica is contained in 100% by mass of the silica. A method for producing a ceramic core, wherein: a blended material is obtained by blending 25-45% by volume of a binder into 55-75% by volume of a mixture that is obtained by mixing alumina, potassium and/or sodium, and silica so as to have the above-mentioned composition; the blended material is injected into a die so as to obtain a molded body; and the molded body is degreased at 500-600° C. for 1-10 hours, and then fired at 1,200-1,400° C. for 1-10 hours. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321248 | APPARATUS FOR INJECTING MOLTEN METAL INTO A DIE CAST MACHINE AND METHODS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR COOLING THE SAME - An apparatus for injecting molten metal into a die cast machine is provided. The apparatus includes a molten metal reservoir having a first open end in fluid communication with a die casting mold and a second open end. The molten metal reservoir includes at least one first cooling fluid path positioned about at least a portion of an outer surface of the molten metal reservoir and in thermal contact with the molten metal reservoir. The apparatus further includes a plunger sized to fit within the second open end. The plunger includes a plunger tip and a second cooling fluid path defined within the plunger tip and in thermal contact with the molten metal reservoir. A plurality of thermal actuators are also provided. Each of the plurality of thermal actuators controls a volume of cooling fluid flowing through one first cooling fluid path of the at least one first cooling fluid path or the second cooling fluid path. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321249 | Hybrid Turbine Blade for Improved Engine Performance or Architecture - A method is provided for casting an article such as a blade having an attachment root and an airfoil, the airfoil having a proximal end and a distal end. The method comprises introducing a molten alloy into a mold; and varying a composition of the introduced alloy during the introduction so as to produce a compositional variation. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321250 | METHOD FOR FORMING A DIRECTIONALLY SOLIDIFIED REPLACEMENT BODY FOR A COMPONENT USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A method of manufacturing a replacement body for a component is provided. The method includes the steps of: a) additively manufacturing a crucible for casting of the replacement body; b) solidifying a metal material within the crucible to form a directionally solidified microstructure within the replacement body; and c) removing the crucible to reveal the directionally solidified replacement body. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321251 | REFRACTORY COMPONENT FOR LINING A METALLURGICAL VESSEL - In a metallurgical vessel used for handling molten metal, a preformed refractory component forms part of a refractory structure that covers the bottom wall and side wall of the metallurgical vessel. The preformed refractory component is generally cup-shaped and formed of high-temperature refractory materials. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321252 | LUMINESCENT NANOCOMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to nanocompounds comprising a charge-transfer complex of at least two different size metal atomic quantum clusters (AQCs) and the use thereof as luminescent nanocompounds, particularly for the use thereof as fluorescent nanocompounds; as well as the method for obtaining and detecting them. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321253 | SURFACE TREATMENT OF POWERS - A powder treatment method includes loading powder into a fluidized bed vessel. At least some of the powder is fluidized in the fluidized bed vessel using an inert gas. While fluidized, the powder is heated in the fluidized bed vessel. A surface treatment coating is then applied to the powder. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321254 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ULTRAFINE TUNGSTEN POWDER - A method for finely powdering tungsten powder, which includes: a process for classifying a material tungsten powder into a fine powder having a relatively small average particle diameter and a coarse powder having a relatively large average particle diameter; an oxidation process for forming an oxide film on the particle surface of the coarse powder; and an alkali treatment process for removing the oxide film formed in the oxidation process and a natural oxide film formed on the fine powder with an alkali aqueous solution. Also disclosed is a method for producing ultrafine tungsten powder, which includes obtaining tungsten powder having an average particle diameter of 0.04 to 0.4 μm and a BET specific surface area of 5 to 15 m | 2015-11-12 |
20150321255 | A METHOD FOR THE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF A PART BY SELECTIVE MELTING OR SELECTIVE SINTERING OF OPTIMIZED-COMPACTNESS POWDER BEDS USING A HIGH ENERGY BEAM - A method for fabricating a part by selective melting or sintering of powder beds by high energy beam, the method including a) providing a material in the form of powder particles; b) depositing a first powder layer on a support; c) scanning a region of the first layer with the beam to heat the powder locally to a temperature higher than the powder sintering temperature, such that the powder particles as melted or sintered form a first single-piece element; d) depositing a second powder layer on the first powder layer; e) scanning a region of the second layer with the beam to heat the powder to a temperature higher than the powder sintering temperature, so that the particles of powder as sintered or melted form a second single-piece element; and f) repeating d) and e) for each new powder layer laid over a preceding layer until the part is formed. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321256 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN INTEGRALLY LAMINATED THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT BY REPEATING FORMATION OF POWDER LAYER AND SOLIDIFIED LAYER - An apparatus for producing a laminated object, includes a powder layer forming unit for forming a powder layer of a powdery material, a material supply unit for feeding the powdery material to the powder layer forming unit; and a solidified layer forming unit for forming a solidified layer by irradiating a light beam on a specified portion of the powder layer and sintering or melting the specified portion of the powder layer. The apparatus is configured to produce an integrally laminated three-dimensional object by repeating formation of the powder layer and formation of the solidified layer. The material supply unit includes a cartridge unit charged with the powdery material, the cartridge unit being configured to allow the powdery material to drop downwards. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321257 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SILVER NANOWIRES USING IONIC LIQUID - The present invention relates to a method of preparing silver nanowires having a diameter of less than 100 nm and a length of 10 μm or more, and, more particularly, to a method of uniformly preparing silver nanowires having a high aspect ratio using an ionic liquid as an additive in addition to a silver salt precursor, a reducing solvent and a capping agent in a polyol process. When the technology of the present invention is used, silver nanowires having a diameter of less than 100 nm and a length of 10 μm or more can be uniformly prepared. Further, when a transparent conductive film is formed by applying a silver nanowire-dispersed solution onto a base film, the transparent conductive film has a surface resistivity of 10 | 2015-11-12 |
20150321258 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PARTING OFF A PIPE - A method for parting off and planing a pipe and a processing machine for parting off a pipe and for planing its end faces includes a first clamping device for a pipe to be machined, a second clamping device for the pipe to be machined, a tool holder for receiving a parting off tool, and a tool holder for receiving a planing tool, wherein the first and the second tool holders can rotate driven by a motor about an axis of rotation. At least the first or the second clamping device can be driven by a motor in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the first and of the second tool holder, wherein at least the first tool holder can be advanced/driven by a motor in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321259 | PIPE END MACHINING DEVICE WITH AXIAL AUTOFEED - A device for preparing the end of a pipe includes a non-rotatable mandrel one and of which is attachable to the pipe. A motor rotates a sleeve around the mandrel and the sleeve retains an arm perpendicular to the mandrel for cutting the pipe. A cam surface on the rotating sleeve moves a cam follower. Movement of the cam follower is converted to rotational movement for turning a feed nut threaded on the mandrel. The rate at which the sleeve is advanced by the feed nut is controlled by limiting the movement of the cam follower. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321260 | Tube Scraper with Biased Blades - A tube scraping apparatus comprises a body having a passageway for receiving a piping component; and a first blade and a second blade. The first blade and second blade each: are mounted to the body and shiftable between a first condition and a second condition; and having an engagement portion positioned to engage an outer diameter (OD) surface of the received piping component in at least one condition, the first blade engagement portion comprising a cutting edge for removing material from the OD surface. The second blade engagement portion comprises a partial thread for engaging the piping component to convert a rotation of the piping component relative to the body to an axial movement of the piping component relative to the body. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321261 | AIR EJECTOR FOR LATHE - A part ejector is shown and described wherein a machined part in a CNC lathe is ejected from a spindle of the lathe by means of an air pressure differential. The part ejector includes inner and outer tubes that are coupled to, and aligned with a spindle collet. Machined parts are received within the inner tube and a pin tool moves a pin into the inner tube to pneumatically seal the inner tube and push a machined part past one or more air ports that pneumatically connect the inner tube with an air channel located between the inner and outer tubes. Pressurized air is applied to the air channel and the pin is partially retracted to uncover the air ports thus allowing the pressurized air to enter the inner tube and eject the machined part out. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321262 | CUTTING INSERT WITH MICRO-CHANNELS - A cutting insert includes a body having an upper face, a lower face, a plurality of planar flank faces joining the upper and lower faces, and a plurality of curved flank faces joining the plurality of flank faces. A T-land is formed at a downward sloping angle with respect to the upper face. A cutting edge is formed at an intersection of a respective flank face and the T-land. A curved cutting edge is formed at an intersection of a respective curved flank face and the T-land. A micro-channel is formed in one of the flank faces, the curved flank faces and the T-land and proximate one of the cutting edge and the curved cutting edge. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321263 | COUPLING FOR A COOLING SYSTEM IN A CUTTING TOOL AND A BLADE - A coupling and a blade for a cooling system in a cutting tool includes a first member including a shank having a first end and a second end. The first end of the shank defines a first end of the first member, and a head of the first member disposed at the second end of the shank and a top of the head of the first member defines a second end of the first member. The head of the first member is frustoconical and the first member includes a longitudinal passage in the shank. A radial opening in the head of the first member is in fluid communication with the longitudinal passage. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321264 | TOOL HOLDING STRUCTURE - Provided is a tool holding structure capable of effectively preventing a cutting tool from coming off a chuck portion. An outer fitting portion A is formed in an outer face of a shank portion | 2015-11-12 |
20150321265 | COLLET - Provided is a collet in which a rod made of a damping alloy is fitted and embedded in a long hole of a cylinder-shaped body portion having a central axis, which is provided by drilling in a direction parallel to the central axis, from an end surface on an insertion opening side through which a member to be fixed is inserted. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321266 | DEVICE SYSTEM HAVING A POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A BORE CENTER POINT - A device system ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321267 | DRILL - A drill with a cutting fluid supply hole includes: a tool main-body with an axial end cutting-edge, a portion having a discharge flute on a main-body distal end side portion, and a cutting fluid supply hole, the hole having a fan-shaped cross section defined by a front inner-wall surface located along a main-body radial direction on the front side in the drill rotation direction, a rear inner-wall surface located along the radial-direction on the rear side in the drill rotation direction and facing the front inner-wall surface in a main-body circumferential direction, an outer circumferential inner-wall surface made up of a partially cylindrical surface around a drill center line, and an inner circumferential inner-wall surface made up of a partially cylindrical surface around the center line with a curvature radius smaller than that of the outer circumferential inner-wall surface and facing the outer circumferential inner-wall surface in the radial direction. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321268 | MACHINE TOOLS - A representative machine comprises a non-rigid robotic device having a tool head; and a rigid inertial stiffening system that is part of a tool head and includes a mass to provide precise position of the tool head. The rigid inertial stiffening system achieves high positional precision of the tool head, in the face of large disturbing forces by locally accelerating the mass to counter the disturbing forces. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321269 | ROTARY SLITTER WITH CUTTING INSERT EDGE POSITIONING ARRANGEMENT - A rotary slitter includes a disc-shaped rotary slitter body having a rotation axis, opposing first and second surfaces, a circumferential surface connecting the first and second side surfaces, and a cutting portion. The cutting portion includes an insert seating construction, a groove formed in the first surface and surrounding the insert seating construction, in a view of the first surface along the rotation axis, and a positioning hole. The rotary slitter further includes a positioning screw mounted to the positioning hole and configured to adjust a position of a cutting edge of a cutting insert mounted to the insert seating construction. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321270 | CO-MOVING HYDRAULIC SHEARS WITHOUT STAND - A shear, in particular a cross-cutting shear, for cutting flat material, including a upper blade support and a lower blade support, at least the upper blade support or the lower blade support being reciprocatingly displaceably guided and being displaceable by at least one adjustment device relative to the other respective blade support. The displaceable blade support is guided by the adjustment device and the adjustment device is designed so that it absorbs all the cutting forces and transversal forces. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321271 | TABLE SAW INSERT WITH LOCK-DOWN MECHANISM - Inserts for table saws are disclosed. The table inserts are equipped with a toolless locking mechanism that mechanically holds the insert in place and which allows for the installation and removal of the insert without the use of tools. The locking mechanism is easy to lock and unlock and yet robust enough to hold a zero-clearance insert in place. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321272 | Clamping mechanism for circular saw machine - A clamping mechanism for a circular saw machine contains a base; a support holder including two parallel sliding rails; an inner clamp device including a fixing mount, a first horizontal clamping module, and a first upper clamping module, wherein the fixing mount has an internal clamp arm and a first clamp block, the first horizontal clamping module has a first movable fixing block; an upper clamping module including a first positioning seat, a first affixing protrusion, and an auxiliary pressing projection; an outer clamp device including a moving pedestal, a second horizontal clamping module, and a second upper clamping module, the moving pedestal having an external clamp arm and a second clamp block, the second upper clamping module having a second movable fixing block; the second upper clamping module including a second positioning seat and a second affixing protrusion; a driving device including a servo motor and a drive column. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321273 | BAND GUIDING DEVICE FOR A SAW BAND OF A MACHINE SAW - A band guiding device for a saw band of a machine saw, having sliding blocks | 2015-11-12 |
20150321274 | SAWING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SAWING MACHINE - A method for controlling a sawing machine is provided. For a first cut in a workpiece, a working feed rate that is specific to the workpiece geometry, the workpiece material and the sawing tool is defined in advance. During the first cut, an instantaneous value of a physical variable is determined at a frequency converter, that is related to the torque transmitted by the sawing tool drive to the sawing tool, and this value is transmitted as an instantaneous torque value to a machine controller. The instantaneous torque value is continuously evaluated, a maximum torque value of the first cut is determined and a maximum value for the torque value is defined based thereon. For subsequent cuts in the same workpiece, the working feed rate is regulated, using the instantaneous torque value as a regulating variable, such that the instantaneous torque value is kept constant, close to the maximum valve. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321275 | SAWING MACHINE FOR SAWING METAL WORKPIECES - A sawing machine having a sawing bench and clamping jaws, which are movable back and forth, for positioning workpieces, and an upper saw part generates a sawing feeding movement extending in a cutting plane and carries a sawing tool. A machine controller controls movement sequences and the clamping jaws to clamp the workpiece in a zero position with a front end side of the workpiece located in the cutting plane, and moves the clamped workpiece from the zero position into a cutting position. The machine controller clamps the workpiece in the clamping jaws and then waits for an offset value input which corresponds to the distance of the front end side of the workpiece from the zero position. Then, it moves the workpiece into the zero position by advancing or retracting the clamping jaws, taking into consideration the offset value, re-clamping it and moving it into the cutting position by way of a feeding movement. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321276 | MILLING TOOL AND A TOOL BODY - A milling tool includes a tool body having a peripheral surface and a central rotation axis. A number of cutting teeth protrude from the peripheral surface, a front end set of the cutting teeth arranged along a front end portion of an imaginary helix concentric with the central rotation axis, and a back end set along a back end portion of the helix. The cutting teeth engage the workpiece successively, starting with the foremost cutting tooth of the front end set. The back end set includes at least three along the helix adjacent cutting teeth arranged at a constant first radial distance from the central rotation axis. The front end set has at least two adjacent cutting teeth arranged at an along the helix non-constant second radial distance from the central rotation axis. The second radial distance is smaller than the first radial distance and increases successively along the helix. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321277 | DIELECTRIC FLUID FOR ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINING - A dielectric fluid composition for electric discharge machining is based on saturated hydrocarbons and contains an additive wherein the additive comprises at least one carboxylic acid or a glycerol ester of a carboxylic acid and at least one amine. Preferably, the additive comprises tall oil fatty acids (TOFA). The saturated hydrocarbons have a low content of aromatic hydrocarbons, which is less than 1% w/w. The additive is present in concentrations from 1 to 25%, preferably 5 to 15% by weight in the dielectric fluid. The additive is soluble in the saturated hydrocarbon basis. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321278 | HEAT-BONDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HEAT-BONDED PRODUCTS - A heat-bonding apparatus and method of manufacturing a heat-bonded product not allowing the temperature of the object to be heat-bonded to overshoot greatly from a specified target temperature suitable for heat-bonding, and setting the temperature of the object to the target temperature in a shorter time and with higher efficiency and accuracy than the conventional when heat-bonding in vacuum. A heat-bonding apparatus having a vacuum chamber for housing an object to be heat-bonded and a buffer part, a heater for applying heat to the buffer part in contact with the object in the chamber, a cooler for discharging heat of the buffer part, a sensor for detecting temperature of the object heated through the buffer part and a controller for controlling the temperature of the object to be the target temperature by adjusting heat discharge from the buffer part with the cooler based on the detected temperature of the object. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321279 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STRIPPING SOLDER METALS DURING THE RECYCLING OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - Apparatuses and processes for recycling printed wire boards, wherein electronic components, precious metals and base metals may be collected for reuse and recycling. The apparatuses generally include a mechanical solder removal module and/or a thermal module, a chemical solder removal module, and a precious metal leaching module, wherein the modules are attached for continuous passage of the e-waste from module to module. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321280 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODULAR PORTABLE WELDING AND SEAM TRACKING - A modular two-part welding and processing platform is described. A cart section is capable of rotating around objects e such as pipes and cylinders, or of linear travel along plates or the like. This cart section reversibly couples to a processing section supplied for instance with welding apparatus, painting apparatus, cleaning means, analysis means or the like. By means of this two-part device, work pieces can be cleaned, welded, and inspected quickly and accurately. Special marks may be provided on the work piece which in conjunction with sensors and motoring means on the cart, allow for precise positioning of the process head with respect to the work. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321281 | STUD WELDING GUN AND MAGAZINE - A tool configured to dispense consumables, such as a plurality of stackable weld clips. The tool may receive the insertion of a magazine, which may include the weld clips, a pusher, and a retention pin positioned on a cartridge skewer. The magazine may be inserted into a magazine holder assembly to provide a magazine assembly. The magazine holder assembly may include one or more movable and stationary racks that engage the pusher. The rearward lateral displacement of a spindle may displace the movable rack and electrode arms, while opening retention arms. The electrode arms, which may include clip back-up arms, may be positioned to provide a clamping force on a weld clip that is being dispensed. The forward displacement of the spindle may displace the clamped welding clip with the electrode arms, pivotally open a pawl mechanism, move the retention arms to a closed position, are result in the indexing of weld clips in the magazine assembly. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321282 | HIGH CAPACITY ALUMINUM SPOT WELD ELECTRODE - A welding electrode assembly is provided including a mounting adapter, a shank and an electrode cap. The electrode assembly includes a shortened shank reinforced over a larger percentage of its length by the mounting adapter and electrode cap. Further, the cap includes a larger or longer working end allowing for the completion for more spot weld operations before requiring replacement. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321283 | TIP DRESSING SYSTEM WITH DRESSING DEVICE FOR CUTTING ELECTRODE TIPS OF SPOT WELDING GUN - In a tip dressing system having a welding gun, a dressing device, and a control device, the control device comprises a detection part which detects an increment amount of a load applied to a servo motor of the dressing device, a judgment part which judges if the increment amount of the load reaches a predetermined threshold value, an acquisition part which acquires a position of a movable electrode which is measured by an encoder of a servo motor for driving cutting blades of the dressing device, and a calculation part which calculates the cutting amount of the electrode tips based on the distance covered by the movable electrode moves when it is moved toward the counter electrode from the position where the increment amount of the load reaches the threshold value. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321284 | LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS - A laser processing apparatus includes a holding table for holding a workpiece, a laser beam applying unit for applying a laser beam to the workpiece, a feeding mechanism for relatively moving the holding table and the laser beam applying unit, a detector for applying detection light to the workpiece and detecting the quantity of reflected light obtained by the reflection of the detection light from the workpiece, and a controller for determining whether or not the workpiece is present at a laser beam applying position according to a detection signal output from the detector. The holding table includes a holding member for holding the workpiece under suction and an annular mount member provided so as to surround the holding member for mounting the holding member. The mount member has an upper surface treated by an irregular reflection process for irregularly reflecting light. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321285 | METHOD FOR STRUCTURING AT LEAST ONE SLIDING SURFACE OF A MACHINE ELEMENT - A method for structuring at least one sliding surface ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321286 | Device and method for laser material machining - The invention discloses a device for laser material machining, with at least two laser beam sources ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321287 | LASER-DRIVEN HYDROTHERMAL PROCESSING - Systems for processing a material by submerging the material in a fluid and directing laser pulses at the fluid and the material for processing the material. An embodiment removes the surface of concrete, brick, or rock or minerals in a relatively gentle, energy-efficient, and controlled manner that also confines the material that is removed. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321288 | METHOD OF LASER CLADDING A METALLIC COAT ON A METAL ELEMENT - The present invention refers to a method of laser cladding of a metallic coat on a metal element. The method consists in hardening the metal surface, favorably by laser, and then laser cladding of at least one layer of metallic material. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321289 | LASER DEPOSITION OF METAL FOAM - A layer of superalloy metal foam ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321290 | Laser Systems and Apparatus for the Removal of Structures - There is provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these tools and systems for cutting, sectioning and removing structures objects, and materials, and in particular, for doing so in difficult to access locations and environments, such as offshore, underwater, or in hazardous environments, such as nuclear and chemical facilities. Thus, there is also provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these systems and tools for removing structures, objects, and materials located offshore, under bodies of water and under the seafloor. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321291 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO FUEL TANK COUPLING APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus to provide a protective barrier to fuel tank coupling apparatus are described. An example method includes coupling a barrier to an outer surface of the fuel tank, where the barrier includes a support surface and a wall protruding from the support surface to define a cavity; providing a weld pad within the cavity such that a first side of the weld pad engages the support surface; disposing a valve within the cavity of the barrier after the barrier is coupled to the outer surface such that a flange portion of the valve engages the weld pad and at least a portion of the valve is positioned in the fuel tank; and heating the weld pad and the flange portion of the valve to a temperature greater than a melting temperature of a material of the flange portion and the weld pad. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321292 | WELD DEFECT DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LASER HYBRID WELDING - Laser hybrid welding systems adapted to identify and/or fix a weld defect occurring during a laser hybrid welding process are provided. Embodiments of the laser hybrid welding system may include one or more devices that provide feedback to a controller regarding one or more weld parameters. One embodiment of the laser hybrid welding system includes sensors that are adapted to measure the weld voltage and/or amperage during the welding process and transmit the acquired data to the controller for processing. Another embodiment of the laser hybrid welding system includes a lead camera and a lag camera that film an area directly in front of the weld location and directly behind the weld location. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321293 | ALUMINUM ALLOY BRAZING SHEET - An aluminum alloy brazing sheet makes it possible to inexpensively braze aluminum in a nitrogen gas furnace without using flux and a toxic element. The aluminum alloy brazing sheet is used for brazing aluminum in an inert gas atmosphere without using flux, and includes a core material and a filler metal, one side or each side of the core material being clad with the filler metal, the core material being formed of an aluminum alloy that includes 0.2 to 1.3 mass % of Mg, and the filler metal including 6 to 13 mass % of Si and 0.004 to 0.1 mass % of Li, with the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321294 | ALUMINUM ALLOY WELDING WIRE - The present disclosure relates generally to the field of welding filler metals, and more particularly to compositions suitable for welding or brazing aluminum alloys. In an embodiment, an aluminum-silicon-magnesium alloy, includes a magnesium content between approximately 0.1 wt % and approximately 0.5 wt %, wherein substantially all of the magnesium content is present as magnesium silicide. The alloy includes a silicon content between approximately 5.0 wt % and approximately 6.0 wt %, wherein at least 4.75 wt % of the silicon content is present as free silicon. The alloy includes one or more of iron, copper, manganese, zinc, and titanium. The alloy further includes a remainder of aluminum and trace components. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321295 | LLT WELDING CONSUMABLES - The core of a metal cored welding electrode is formulated with a specific Cr/Ni-rich or Cr/Mn-rich composition. The welds produced when this electrode is used for welding high strength steels exhibits sufficient fatigue resistance so that subsequent PWHT or other post-weld treatment procedures is unnecessary. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321296 | REPAIR MATERIAL PREFORM - A structural element and method for repairing a damaged portion of a metal component utilizes a preform configured to engage with the metal component and receive a repair material. The preform may be made of a material having a first melting point, and the repair material may be made of a material having a second melting point that is lower than the first melting point. The preform may be a mold configured to reconstruct the shape of the damaged portion of the metal component. The repair material may include a first material and an additive material, such as boron. The repair material may have a melting point that is approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit lower than the melting point of the metal component. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321297 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REPAIRING A SURFACE OF DAMAGED METAL COMPONENTS - A structural element and method for repairing a damaged portion of the metal component comprising a repair material and a layer of diffusive metal material, the metal component comprising a material having a first melting point and the repair material comprising a material having a second melting point that is lower than the first melting point. The repair material also includes an additive material, which diffuses at least partially into the layer of diffusive metal material. The repair material may comprise a cobalt or nickel-boron composition. The repair material may also have a melting point that is approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit lower than the melting point of the metal component. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321298 | HEAT PUMPS WITH UNEQUAL COOLING AND HEATING CAPACITIES FOR CLIMATES WHERE DEMAND FOR COOLING AND HEATING ARE UNEQUAL, AND METHOD OF ADAPTING AND DISTRIBUTING SUCH HEAT PUMPS - Heat pumps for climates where demand for cooling and heating are unequal and methods of adapting and distributing heat pumps for such climates. Heat pumps include a compressor, compressor motor, variable-speed drive, and controller. In a number of embodiments, non-volatile memory stores sets of constant speeds for cooling and heating, and a person can select, via an input device, different sets of speeds for cooling and heating to provide the different cooling and heating capacities. The controller then operates the unit at the selected speeds, selecting from within the set based on demand for cooling or heating. In some embodiments, different sets of speeds may have the same minimum speed but different maximum speeds. Identical heat pumps can be configured to have different capacity ratings and different advertized efficiencies for different climates. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321299 | WATER JET PEENING DEVICE - The water jet peening device of the present invention is provided with: a swiveling mechanism for swiveling a spray nozzle in the horizontal direction centered on a positioning member that is positioned at the upper end of an instrumentation tube support; a lift mechanism for raising and lowering the spray nozzle in the vertical direction with respect to the positioning member that is positioned at the upper end of the instrumentation tube support; and a rotation mechanism for supporting the spray nozzle so as to be able to rotate centered on a downward-inclined rotation shaft center on the positioning member end of the vertical direction, disposing a spray port aimed toward the side of the rotation shaft center in a direction that is at a slant from the rotation shaft center, and rotating the spray nozzle centered on the rotation shaft center. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321300 | PRODUCTION LINE FOR MACHINING AT LEAST ONE SURFACE COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MACHINING THE AT LEAST ONE SURFACE COMPONENT IN THE PRODUCTION LINE - A production line for machining a surface component with a first machining station and a second machining station is disclosed. The first machining station includes a separating device configured to separate a surface component along a machining path. The second machining station includes a bending/forming device configured to form and/or bend the surface component in a bending/forming position. The first machining station and the second machining station are sequentially arranged one directly after the other and/or linked together. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321301 | FOOD SLICING GUIDE - A food slicing guide for use with a slicing tool that slices a plurality of food items comprises a first body member including a first guide surface, a first recessed surface that is recessed relative to the first guide surface, and a food positioning system; and a second body member including a second guide surface and a second recessed surface that is recessed relative to the second guide surface. The first recessed surface is adapted to retain the plurality of food items. The food positioning system adjusts the position of the plurality of food items relative to the first guide surface. The second guide surface is movably positionable adjacent to the first guide surface to define a slicing gap. The slicing tool is movable within the slicing gap to slice the plurality of food items with a single slice of the slicing tool. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321302 | OBJECT POSITIONING/FIXING DEVICE - In an object positioning/fixing device that positions and fixes a target object on a base member in the horizontal direction and in the vertical direction, a structure is provided in which, in a state in which the target object is pressed against the base member and fixed thereon by a fixation mechanism: first and second tapered engagement surfaces of first and second reference members are closely contacted against the inner circumferential surfaces of first and second annular engagement members via elastic deformation of the first and second annular engagement members; also first and second base end contact surfaces of the first and second reference members are contacted against the base member; and a pair of regulated surfaces of the second annular engagement member are closely contacted against a pair of regulating surfaces of a second installation hole via elastic deformation of the second annular engagement member. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321303 | MACHINE FOR MACHINING PIPE ENDS, HAVING A CENTERING DEVICE FOR CENTERING A TUBULAR WORKPIECE IN RELATION TO AN AXIS OF ROTATION - The invention relates to a machine ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150321304 | System for Positioning a Workpiece on a Machine Worktable - A system for positioning a workpiece on the worktable of a machine including at least one stop device mounted on such machine, including a first component provided with a fluid passageway having an inlet connected to a fluid pressure line including a pressure sensor, and an outlet disposed in an abutment surface thereof, and a second component displaceable relative to such abutment surface, into and out of obstructive relation with such outlet, affecting the pressure in such supply line and correspondingly effecting a hold down of a workpiece positioned on such worktable. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321305 | Tool attachment and tool system - A tool attachment includes: an attachment housing; a fastening interface situated on the attachment housing for detachable fastening on a handheld power tool, the fastening interface having a locking unit which, (i) in a locked state, locks the tool attachment for operation on the handheld power tool, and, (ii) in the unlocked state, enables removal of the tool attachment from the handheld power tool; and a first angle position setting unit for setting a predefined angle position of the tool attachment on the handheld power tool, the first angle position setting unit being operable in the locked state and in the unlocked state of the locking unit to enable a change of the predefined angle position. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321306 | SYSTEM TO SUPPORT MACHINABLE PLATES DURING MACHINING PROCESS - A support system to support a work piece is disclosed. The work piece has at least one machineable plate and at least one fixture-stabilizing portion. The support system includes a support device for insertion between the machineable plate and the fixture-stabilizing portion. The support device includes a first support member with a first end and a second end. A channel extends from the first end along a first direction. Further, a second support member is adjustably coupled to the first support member to adjust a length between the first end and an end of the second support member, distal to the first support member. A strain gauge unit is configured to indicate a force induced in the support device upon linear manipulation of the support device and when the support device is positioned and tightened against the machineable plate and the fixture-stabilizing portion. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321307 | SYSTEM TO SUPPORT MACHINABLE PLATES DURING MACHINING PROCESS - A support system to support a work piece is disclosed. The work piece has at least one machineable plate and at least one fixture-stabilizing portion. The support system includes a support device for insertion between the machineable plate and the fixture-stabilizing portion. The support device includes a first support member with a first end and a second end. A channel extends from the first end along a first direction. Further, a second support member is adjustably coupled to the first support member to adjust a length between the first end and an end of the second support member, distal to the first support member. A strain gauge unit is configured to indicate a force induced in the support device upon linear manipulation of the support device and when the support device is positioned and tightened against the machineable plate and the fixture-stabilizing portion. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321308 | POLISHING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR - A polishing apparatus is provided with a machining head that is supported to freely move in two horizontal directions; driving devices that enables the machining head to move; a polishing jig that is supported by the machining head to freely move in a vertical direction; a polishing member that is mounted on a lower end portion of the polishing jig; an air cylinder polishing jig moving device that moves the polishing jig and is capable of pressing the polishing member against a tube support plate; and a drive motor that is capable of rotating the polishing jig, thus, simplification of the structure is made possible. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321309 | METHOD OF MACHINING A SHROUD AND GRINDING WHEEL THEREFOR - A method of machining a turbine shroud segment including inserting an annular flange of a grinding wheel through a first gap defined between the shroud retention elements and into a second gap defined between the shroud platform and an axially extending, radially inwardly facing arcuate inner surface of one of the retention elements. The wheel flange is inserted with its supporting leg and the wheel body remaining out of contact with the shroud segment and with the wheel flange remaining out of contact with the platform. The inner surface is ground through contact with an annular outer grinding surface of the wheel flange. The wheel leg and body remain out of contact with the shroud segment and the wheel flange remains out of contact with the platform during grinding. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321310 | STAVE HONE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH ROTATING SHAFTS - A hone insert is adapted for use in a rotating shaft system that has a segmented stave bearing housing. The stave bearing housing includes multiple stave bearing inserts that retain the rotating shaft. The hone insert is supported by a mounting bar section and a support pad that bears a hone layer against the face of the rotating shaft. Accordingly, as the shaft rotates against the hone layer, the surface of the shaft is made more smooth. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321311 | CARRIER FOR USE IN DOUBLE-SIDE POLISHING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DOUBLE-SIDE POLISHING WAFER - A method provides a carrier used in a double-side polishing apparatus such that the carrier is disposed between upper and lower turn tables to which polishing pads are attached in the double-side polishing apparatus and holds a wafer interposed between the upper and lower turn tables in a holding hole formed in the carrier during polishing, including upper and lower main surface portions composed of a β-titanium alloy obtained from pure titanium containing 0.5 weight % or more of a β-stabilizing element. The carrier has a high abrasion resistance and can reduce its cost. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321312 | Modifying Substrate Thickness Profiles - Before a first surface of a substrate is polished using a chemical mechanical process, the substrate is transferred to a modification station. The substrate comprises a side wall connected with the first surface at an edge and a second surface opposite to the first surface and also connected to the side wall. The first surface is substantially flat. The side wall is substantially perpendicular to the first surface. The edge of the substrate is modified at the modification station by removing material from a region of the first surface. The side wall of the substrate is a boundary of the region. The modified edge comprises a modified first surface that tapers within the region towards the second surface. The side wall remains substantially perpendicular to the first surface. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321313 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE STRENGTH OF RAILCAR AXLES - A method and system for increasing a railcar transportation axle's resistance to failure comprising treating at least one area of the axle to create a compressive surface layer on the component in order to reduce the occurrences of stress related surface defects. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321314 | NOZZLE, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR HIGH-SPEED GENERATION OF UNIFORM NANOPARTICLES - A nozzle, a device, and a method for high-speed generation of uniform nanoparticles allow a particle generation gas formed of carbon dioxide to pass through the nozzle, thereby forming uniform nanoparticles at high speed. An orifice that adjusts an opening and closing cross-sectional area of a throat of the nozzle is provided to cause uniform nuclei generation without an additional cooling device, a dilating portion that has a cross-sectional area and a dilation angle increasing toward an outlet side of the nozzle is provided to grow the nuclei through a first dilation portion (having a relatively gradual dilation angle) and thus cause particle generation, and the generated particles are accelerated through a second dilating portion that has a steeper dilation angle than the first dilating portion. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321315 | Pedestal Style Waterjet Orifice Assembly - An orifice assembly for a liquid jet cutting system includes a generally cylindrical base, an orifice member, and an orifice cap. The base includes a conduit that extends through a central axis from a top surface to a bottom surface of the base. The base also includes a pedestal that defines a protrusion from the top surface, the pedestal having a planar top region substantially parallel to the planar bottom region of the base. The orifice member sits on the planar top region of the pedestal. The orifice member defines an intermediate conduit therethrough, the intermediate conduit in fluid communication with the base conduit. The orifice cap defines an upper conduit therethrough, the upper conduit in fluid communication with the intermediate conduit of the orifice member. The orifice cap is configured to secure the orifice member to the pedestal. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321316 | NOZZLE FOR FINE-KERF CUTTING IN AN ABRASIVE JET CUTTING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a nozzle for high-pressure abrasive jet cutting systems that is particularly well-suited for fine-kerf cutting (e.g., 0.050 to 0.45 mm) using very fine abrasive particles (e.g., average particle size less than about 250 microns). The nozzle has a nozzle body defining an elongated channel extending along an axis. The elongated channel has a mixing stage and a focusing stage. The focusing stage has a focusing portion terminating in an outlet orifice for producing a high-pressure jet. The mixing stage has a sidewall defining a port in fluid communication with the elongated channel for admitting a low-pressure flow of a slurry comprising abrasive particles suspended in a fluid. The sidewall of the mixing stage is configured to have a relieved portion extending radially inwardly from the port toward the focusing stage. In certain embodiments, the taper is continuous from the port to the focusing stage. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321317 | POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND BODY, CUTTING TOOL, WEAR-RESISTANT TOOL, GRINDING TOOL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND BODY - A polycrystalline diamond body contains diamond particles. The diamond particles have a mean particle size of 50 nm or less. As a result of measurement of a knoop hardness under a test load of 4.9 N at 23° C.±5° C., the polycrystalline diamond body has a ratio of a length B of a shorter diagonal line with respect to a length A of a longer diagonal line of diagonal lines of a knoop indentation, expressed as a B/A ratio, of 0.080 or less. This polycrystalline diamond body is tough and has a small particle size. | 2015-11-12 |
20150321318 | Polycrystalline Diamond Compact With A Modified Substrate - A superabrasive compact and a method of making the superabrasive compact are disclosed. A method of making a superabrasive compact may comprise steps of treating a substrate to remove a first binder material from a portion of the substrate; introducing a first material into the portion of the substrate, forming a first modified substrate; and treating the porting of modified substrate to remove at least a part of the first material to form a second modified substrate. | 2015-11-12 |