Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed at alloys and method for layer-by-layer deposition of metallic alloys on a substrate to produce a metallic part. Applications for the metallic parts include pumps, pump parts, valves, molds, bearings, cutting tools, filters or screens.
Abstract:
A ribbon bonding tool is provided. The ribbon bonding tool includes a body portion including a tip portion, the tip portion defining a working surface. The ribbon bonding tool includes a group of four protrusions extending from the working surface, wherein the working surface defines four quadrants in a horizontal plane by extending an imaginary line at a midpoint along each of a length and a width of the working surface. Each of the four protrusions is arranged in one of four quadrants.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a replication tool (1, 1a, 1b) for producing a part (4) with a microscale textured replica surface (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d). The replication tool (1, 1a, 1b) comprises a tool surface (2a, 2b) defining a general shape of the item. The tool surface (2a, 2b) comprises a microscale structured master surface (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) having a lateral master pattern and a vertical master profile. The microscale structured master surface (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) has been provided by localized pulsed laser treatment to generate microscale phase explosions. A method for producing a part with microscale energy directors on flange portions thereof uses the replication tool (1, 1a, 1b) to form an item (4) with a general shape as defined by the tool surface (2a, 2b). The formed item (4) comprises a microscale textured replica surface (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) with a lateral arrangement of polydisperse microscale protrusions. The microscale protrusions may be provided on a flange portion of a first part and are configured to act as energy directors when forming an ultrasonic joint with a cooperating flange portion of a second part.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a replication tool (1) for producing an item (4) with enhanced wetting properties by fast replication, such as injection moulding or extrusion coating. The replication tool (1) comprises a tool surface (2a, 2b) defining a general shape of the item (4). The tool surface (2a, 2b) comprises a microscale structured master surface (3a, 3b, 3c) having a lateral master pattern and a vertical master profile. The microscale structured master surface (3a, 3b, 3c) has been provided by localized pulsed laser treatment to generate microscale phase explosions. A method of producing an item with enhanced wetting properties uses the replication tool (1) to form an item (4) with a general shape as defined by the tool surface. The formed item (4) comprises a microscale textured replica surface (5a, 5b, 5c) with a lateral arrangement of polydisperse microscale protrusions.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a replication tool (1) for producing a part (4) with a microscale textured replica surface (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d). The replication tool (1) comprises a tool surface (2a, 2b) defining a general shape of the item (4). The tool surface (2a, 2b) comprises a microscale structured master surface (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) having a lateral master pattern and a vertical master profile. The microscale structured master surface (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) has been provided by localized pulsed laser treatment to generate microscale phase explosions. A method for producing a part (4) with microscale energy directors on flange portions thereof uses the replication tool (1) to form an item (4) with a general shape as defined by the tool surface (2a, 2b). The formed item (4) comprises a microscale textured replica surface (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) with a lateral arrangement of polydisperse microscale protrusions. The microscale protrusions may be provided on a flange portion of a first part (40) and are configured to act as energy directors when forming an ultrasonic joint with a cooperating flange portion of a second part (50).
Abstract:
The invention concerns a saw element that is produced by the method of laser cladding. In this method a supply of metal matrix material is heated by a laser beam and deposited on a metal substrate while abrasive particles are being added to the forming abrasive layer. Particular is that the supply of metal matrix material to the laser beam is a mixture that comprises a low melting metal powder and a high melting metal powder. The laser deposition is carried out at a set process temperature that is in a range wherein little to no damage to the abrasive particles, in particular diamond particles, occurs. The low melting metal powder melts below the process temperature, while the high melting metal powder melts above the process temperature. The resulting abrasive layer shows an increased hardness even if only a little weight fraction of high melting metal powder is included in the metal matrix powder stream. The saw elements resulting therefrom show a good balance between abrasive particle wear and metal matrix wear. The particular case wherein the saw elements are saw beads is elaborated.
Abstract:
A cladded knife guard is provided. In one aspect, the invention provides for a knife guard that comprises a guard body that further comprises a base material. The base material includes a mounting bar that defines at least one bolt hole and at least one tine projecting forward from the mounting bar. The base material has a first hardness. A cladded material is formed on the base material. The clad material comprises a second hardness greater than the first hardness.
Abstract:
A tamping tool for tamping ballast in place is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the tamping tool comprises a shank and a paddle. The paddle has an upper and lower portion; the upper portion has a plurality of apertures and the lower portion is coupled to a paddle. The paddle has a first face, a second face, and a tip. A first shoulder is disposed in the first face and defines a recess leading to the tip of the paddle. The paddle also has a plurality of first wear tiles. The plurality of first wear tiles each has an upper portion terminating in an upper edge and a lower portion that defines a ridge and which tapers into a rounded tip. The plurality of first wear tiles are at least partially provided in the recess such that the upper edge of each first wear tile at least partially abuts the first shoulder, the ridge defined in each first wear tile partially abuts the tip of the paddle, and the lower portion of each wear tile wraps substantially around the tip.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a drill string element including at least one refill layer. Said layer includes one or more cords of filler metal, each cord having a width between 1 and 5 millimeters and being laid adjacent to each other so as to form a substantially continuous layer over one area of the element. The hardness in the body of the layer varies by less than 10 HRC over said area.
Abstract:
A machine part for agricultural, turf, mining or construction equipment for processing material is provided. The machine part comprises a base material. A clad material is deposited on the base material to form at least one blunt edge along the body. The clad material comprises a second hardness greater than the first hardness.