Abstract: Drawplate for hot drawing. This drawplate comprises a central core hooped into a mount and is provided with an axial channel successively defining an intake cone, a working cone, a cylindrical bearing and an outlet. The mount is formed from two parts, which are assembled with one another with a small clearance. The clearance between the parts and the geometry thereof are such that during the drawing operation the core is subject to isostatic stressing. Therefore, it is possible to use for the production of the core, fragile materials, e.g. ceramic materials or refractory alloys, such as cobalt or molybdenum-based superalloys.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the manufacture of bars, wires or profiled elements by hot transformation which may be followed by cold transformation. The invention particularly concerns a new process for the manufacture of a composite billet for hot transformation as well as a method for the manufacture of products which are difficult to transform by making use of such a composite billet.

Abstract: The sealing device comprises two interengaged members forming a clearance space in which is imprisoned a deformable seal for ensuring pressure-tightness between the members and the internal surface of the press chamber. The member which is in contact with the liquid medium under hydrostatic pressure comprises means for establishing pressure equilibrium within the press chamber and within the clearance space immediately after deformation of the seal.

Abstract: A pressure-tight assembly which can constitute a dummy block for an extension ram is made up of two coaxial components arranged in spaced relation to accommodate at least one peripheral seal. One component has a small flat bearing surface extending at right angles to the axis and the other component has a bearing surface which is inclined to the axis. The resultant of the forces exerted on the seal which is imprisoned between said bearing surfaces causes preferential creep deformation of the seal towards the exterior of the assembly.