Apparatus for synthesizing and densifying materials using a shape memory
alloy
    51.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for synthesizing and densifying materials using a shape memory alloy 失效
    使用形状记忆合金合成和致密化材料的装置

    公开(公告)号:US4732556A

    公开(公告)日:1988-03-22

    申请号:US937796

    申请日:1986-12-04

    Abstract: An apparatus using a shape memory alloy such as nickel-titanium as a reaction vessel for self-sustaining combustion (SSC) reaction synthesis of ceramics, intermetallics, metal or ceramic matrix composites and the like and as a die material for pseudo-isostatic hot pressing by providing a uniaxial mechanical press to density the reaction products with or without the use of pressure transmitting powder. The process can also be used to perform thermal mechanical work on any article synthesized by the self-sustaining combustion reaction to obtain near net shape. With controlled thermal mechanical processing and fabrication of the shape memory alloy into a die configuration, its shape can be changed from a low temperature configuration to a high temperature configuration after being heated. The shape transformation temperature for nickel-titanium alloy in particular, ranges from about -200 degrees Centigrade to +100 degrees Centigrade depending primarily upon alloy composition. For a hollowed cylindrical die made from nickel-titanium alloy which possesses shape memory effect, the inner diameter of the die can change as much as 8% and exert tens of thousands of pounds per square inch pressure in the radial direction. As a result, densified near net shape parts synthesized by SSC, can be produced and pressed pseudo-isostatically without using an expensive and sophisticated press apparatus of the prior art.

    Abstract translation: 使用诸如镍钛的形状记忆合金作为用于陶瓷,金属间化合物,金属或陶瓷基复合材料等的自持燃烧(SSC)反应合成的反应容器和用于假等静压热压的模具材料的装置 通过提供单轴机械压力机来在使用或不使用压力传递粉末的情况下密集反应产物。 该方法也可用于对通过自持燃烧反应合成的任何物品进行热机械加工以获得近净形状。 通过受控的热机械加工和形状记忆合金的制造成为模具结构,其形状可以在加热之后从低温结构变为高温结构。 镍 - 钛合金的形状转变温度,特别是在-200摄氏度到+100摄氏度之间,主要取决于合金组成。 对于具有形状记忆效应的由镍钛合金制成的中空圆柱形模具,模具的内径可以变化多达8%,并且在径向方向上施加数万磅/平方英寸的压力。 结果,可以制造并压制由SSC合成的致密的近净形状部件,而不需要使用现有技术的昂贵且复杂的压制装置。

    Rolling mill apparatus for high pressure generation
    52.
    发明授权
    Rolling mill apparatus for high pressure generation 失效
    用于高压发生的滚压铣刀装置

    公开(公告)号:US3571849A

    公开(公告)日:1971-03-23

    申请号:US3571849D

    申请日:1969-05-21

    Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC

    Inventor: KIRK ROBERT S

    CPC classification number: C04B33/326 B01J3/06 B30B11/00 C01B32/25 C04B33/32

    Abstract: A rolling mill/matrix combination capable of bringing about high pressure, high temperature conversions in a substantially continuous sequence is described. The material being subjected to high pressure is disposed within a series of separate sample containment pockets in a sheet of matrix material and the composite is compressed between a rolling metal element and a flat metal plate forcefully urged toward each other. Means are also set forth for direct heating of the sample material, while high pressure is applied thereto. The synthesis of cubic diamond is exemplary of the high pressures, high temperatures simultaneously attained with this apparatus.

    Methods of forming polycrystalline compacts

    公开(公告)号:US09889542B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-13

    申请号:US15379878

    申请日:2016-12-15

    Abstract: Methods for forming cutting elements, methods for forming polycrystalline compacts, and related polycrystalline compacts are disclosed. Grains of a hard material are subjected to a high-pressure, high-temperature process to form a polycrystalline compact. Inclusion of at least one relatively quick spike in system pressure or temperature during an otherwise plateaued temperature or pressure stage accommodates formation of inter-granular bonds between the grains. The brevity of the peak stage may avoid undesirable grain growth. Embodiments of the methods may also include at least one of oscillating at least one system condition (e.g., pressure, temperature) and subjecting the grains to ultrasonic or mechanical vibrations. A resulting polycrystalline compact may include a high density of inter-granularly bonded hard material with a minimized amount of catalyst material, and may provide improved thermal stability, wear resistance, toughness, and behavior during use of a cutting element incorporating the polycrystalline compact.

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