Abstract:
Provided is an excavating tool insert having improved durability and bondability. The excavating tool insert includes a supporting member containing first and second components; and an ultrahard layer bonded to the supporting member. The first and second components have a density gradient in a thickness direction of the supporting member, the first component contains cobalt (Co) and the second component contains tungsten (W), and a content of the first component is increased in a direction away from the ultrahard layer and a content of the second component is increased in a direction toward the ultrahard layer.
Abstract:
A die (13, 213, 313) is supported in a die holder (381) such as a frame or an adapter (18, 518) supported in a frame such that it is operational use in a material deforming operation. One or both of the die and the die holder have at least one gas passage which is substantially closed by at least part of the die. Gas such as pressurised air is directed into an end of the gas passage opposite the die via a hose (42, 542) connected to a gas source. If the die is broken or loose leak paths are available for the escape of gas past the die to or from atmosphere. A pressure sensor (41) connected to the hose detects the change in pressure of the gas and the magnitude of that pressure is used to determine the die condition. Alternatively a flow rate sensor is used to detect a change in the flow rate of the gas in order to determine the condition of the die.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a cemented carbide tool containing tungsten carbide, titanium carbide, niobium carbide, possibly TaC, cobalt, chromium and possibly nickel, iron, molybdenum. The composition of the materials provides a lighter material than usual, combined with a good resistance to corrosion as well as high hardness and wear resistance. These properties are particularly interesting for the manufacture of punch tools for cold 10 forming operations. Cold forming tools made with these materials will have much better performance, particularly more steady performance and much longer lifetime.
Abstract:
An article includes a working portion including cemented carbide, and a heat sink portion in thermal communication with the working portion. The heat sink portion includes a heat sink material having a thermal conductivity greater than a thermal conductivity of the cemented carbide. Also disclosed are methods of making an article including a working portion comprising cemented carbide, and a heat sink portion in thermal communication with the working portion and including a heat sink material having a thermal conductivity that is greater than a thermal conductivity of the cemented carbide. The heat sink portion conducts heat from the working portion.
Abstract:
Earth-boring rotary drill bits include bit bodies comprising a composite material including a plurality of hard phase regions or particles dispersed throughout a titanium or titanium-based, alloy matrix material. The bits further include a cutting structure disposed on a face of ' the bit body. Methods for forming such drill bits include at least partially sintering a plurality of hard particles and a plurality of particles comprising titanium or a titanium-based alloy material to form a bit body comprising a particle-matrix composite material. A.shank may be attached directly to the bit body.
Abstract:
A system and method for high volume production of nanoparticles, nanotubes, and items incorporating nanoparticles and nanotubes. Microwave, radio frequency, or infrared energy vaporizes a metal catalyst which, as it condenses, is contacted by carbon or other elements such as silicon, germanium, or boron to form agglomerates. The agglomerates may be annealed to accelerate the production of nanotubes. Magnetic or electric fields may be used to align the nanotubes during their production. The nanotubes may be separated from the production byproducts in aligned or non-aligned configurations. The agglomerates may be formed directly into tools, optionally in compositions that incorporate other materials such as abrasives, binders, carbon-carbon composites, and cermets.
Abstract:
A double-sided PCBN and/or PCD compact can be produced using high pressure high temperature processes allowing for increased effective thickness of abrasive tools, decreased delamination, and increased useful service life. A poly crystalline compact can include a substrate (12) having a first surface and a second surface which are non contiguous. Additionally, a first polycrystalline layer (14) can be attached to the first surface of the substrate (12) and a second polycrystalline layer (16) attached to the second surface of the substrate (12). The first and second polycrystalline layers (14, 16) can be attached to the substrate via an intermediate layer (13, 15) containing superabrasive particles. Such double-sided PCBN and PCD compacts allow for increased effective thickness of a tool without suffering from non-homogenous results typical of standard PCD and PCBN compacts, regardless of superabrasive particle size. Each polycrystalline layer can include superabrasive particles of varying particle sizes such that the final tool is tailored for specific abrading characteristics. Such double-sided PCBN and PCD compacts can be incorporated into a wide variety of abrasive tools for use in cutting, milling, grinding, polishing, drilling and other similar abrasive applications.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for making an annealing band, the process comprising (a) producing a refractory metal powder; or refractory metal alloy powder; (b) optionally blending the powder with an oxide component or a carbide component; (c) consolidating the powder or powder blend and forming a consolidated powder component; (d) subjecting the consolidated powder component to thermo-mechanical treatment and forming a sheet, or tube; (e) cutting the sheet into a strip; and (f) forming an annealing band from the strip. Then invention also relates to annealing bands and processes for using annealing bands.