Abstract: A method for manufacturing an engine poppet valve comprising a valve head portion manufacturing operation in which hot forging is employed to form a stem/head intermediate product; a stepped stem portion manufacturing operation in which cold drawing is employed to cause a stepped stem portion comprising a first stem portion which has been made to be of decreased diameter, a step portion which has been formed by a stem member inlet surface, and a second stem portion in which there is absence of decrease in diameter and which is continuous by way of the step portion with the first stem portion to be formed from an intermediate stem portion; and a joining operation in which a stem end portion having a same outside diameter as the first stem portion is joined to a base end portion of the first stem portion.

Abstract: A processing die and a preparation method for a fastener are provided. The processing die includes a punch and a die. The top of the punch and the bottom of the die are configured for being connected with a hydraulic press, the die includes a first half die and a second half die which are clamped to form an inlet channel, an expansion corner channel and a torsion channel, and an extrusion channel is included in the forming sliding block, the inlet channel, the expansion corner channel, the torsion channel and the extrusion channel are sequentially assembled to form a die channel cavity, and a billet to be processed is successively subjected to upsetting, shearing, torsion and extrusion in a single die under the pressure of the punch.

Abstract: Heat transfer systems and methods are provided. The heat transfer system includes an evaporator section integrated with or thermally joined to a heat dissipating system. The evaporator section is connected to a condenser section by a conduit. Together, portions of the evaporator section, the condenser section, and the conduit form a closed volume containing a heat transfer fluid. A superhydrophobic surface is present on at least a portion of the condenser section forming a part of the closed volume. The superhydrophobic surface can include a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes can be provided as a forest of carbon nanotubes extending from a rough surface.

Abstract: A method of drawing a material into sheet form includes forming a preform comprising at least one material as a large aspect ratio block wherein a first transverse dimension of the preform is much greater than a second transverse dimension substantially perpendicular to the first transverse dimension. A furnace having substantially linearly opposed heating elements one spaced from the other is provided and the heating elements are energized to apply heat to the preform to create a negative thermal gradient from an exterior surface along the first transverse dimension of the preform inward toward a central plane of the preform. The preform is drawn in such a manner that the material substantially maintains its first transverse dimension and deforms across its second transverse dimension.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel metering device for regulating the delivery rate of a high-pressure fuel pump of a fuel injection device for an internal combustion engine. The fuel metering device has a control valve actuated by an electromagnet and having a valve member. The electromagnet has an armature and an armature rod and the armature rod is axially movably supported in at least one bushing. The at least one bushing is designed as a solid, one-piece metal component. The bushing is preferably made of steel and the bearing surface thereof, in which the armature rod is supported, has a nitrocarburized and polished surface layer.

Abstract: A device is provided for collapsing a stented bioprosthetic valve, including first section and second sections, each spanning between first and second ends of the device. The second section of the device is associated with the first section to at least partially enclose an internal cavity formed by the first and second sections, the internal cavity tapering from an open insertion portion at a first end of the device to an open exit portion at a second end of the device. The insertion portion has a larger dimension than the exit portion. When the first section and second section are substantially enclosing the internal cavity, a stented bioprosthetic valve may be inserted into the insertion portion and collapsed as it is moved toward and through the exit portion. The valve may then be loaded on an apparatus for insertion into the body.

Abstract: A die for forming a press-formed component includes a piercing die, a piercing punch, and a support. The piercing die includes a tubular first forming portion for forming a boss portion and a second forming portion having a cutting edge and an inwardly extending portion. The second forming portion is adapted to perform pressing of a preform while cutting a portion thereof. A cutting edge which cooperates with the cutting edge of the second forming portion is formed at a distal end of the piercing punch. When forming a press-formed component, a projection end portion of a preform formed from a blank by drawing is cut and removed by the two cutting edges, and a preform boss portion is then pressed and swaged by the inwardly extending portion.

Abstract: A precursor detection device 6 detects a precursor of a stick-slip phenomenon in a drawing machine 1. The precursor detection device 6 includes a load measurement section 61 for measuring a load applied to a plug support bar 4 in the drawing direction, a precursor detection section 62 for detecting a precursor of a stick-slip phenomenon based on a load measurement value measured by the load measurement section 61, and a control section 63. After drawing is started, a load applied to the plug support bar 4 in the drawing direction is measured by the load measurement section 61 during a predetermined period from a measurement start point to a measurement end point, and based on the measured load measurement values, a precursor of a stick-slip phenomenon is detected by the precursor detection section 62.

Abstract: Provided is a rod wire and a steel wire for a spring having superior corrosion resistance, the rod wire and the steel wire comprising, by weight %, 0.45 to 0.6% of C, 17.0 to 25.0% of Mn, the remainder being Fe and other inevitable impurities. Also provided is a method for manufacturing a steel wire for a spring having superior corrosion resistance by drawing the rod wire, the steel wire having a tensile strength of 1800 to 2100 MPa and a reduction of area of 25% ore more. Also provided is a method for manufacturing a spring having superior corrosion resistance, comprising the steps of drawing the rod wire so as to obtain steel wire having a tensile strength 1800 to 2100 MPa and a reduction of area of 25% or more; and a step of cold-forming the steel wire at room temperature.

Abstract: Provided is a method of rolling/drawing a nickel-free high-nitrogen stainless steel material, the method including: an intermediate annealing process S11 in which a nickel-free high-nitrogen stainless steel material made of a fine grain structure having a maximum crystal grain size of 30 ?m or less is annealed at a temperature of 900° C. or higher and 1000° C. or lower and then is air-cooled to room temperature; a rolling/drawing process S12 in which the nickel-free high-nitrogen stainless steel material is extended while being thinned or being reduced in diameter; and a final solution treatment process S13 in which the nickel-free high-nitrogen stainless steel material is heated to a temperature of 1200° C. or higher and 1400° C. or lower and then is air-cooled to room temperature.

Abstract: A high strength and high toughness magnesium alloy, characterized in that it is a plastically worked product produced by a method comprising preparing a magnesium cast product containing a atomic % of Zn, b atomic % in total of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Dy, Ho and Er, a and b satisfying the following formulae (1) to (3), and the balance amount of Mg, subjecting the magnesium alloy cast product to a plastic working to form a plastically worked product, and it has a hcp structure magnesium phase and a long period stacking structure phase at an ordinary temperature; 0.2?a?5.0??(1) 0.2?b?5.0??(2) 0.5a?0.

Abstract: An elongated steel element adapted for the reinforcement of rubber products is covered with a ternary or quaternary alloy coating of copper-M-zinc. M is one or two metals selected from the group consisting of cobalt, nickel, tin, indium, manganese, iron, bismuth and molybdenum. The copper content inside the coating ranges from 58 weight percent to 75 weight percent, the content of said one or two metals inside the coating ranges from 0.5 weight percent to 10 weight percent, the remainder is zinc and unavoidable impurities. The one or two metals are present throughout the coating. The phosphorus is present on and/or in the coating in an amount ranging from 0.3 milligram per square meter to 1 milligram per square meter of the coating. The coating further lacks triazole residues. Good results for under cure adhesion have been obtained. Furthermore, a corresponding method for manufacturing such an elongated steel element is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method which enables a steel wire to be highly strengthened with maintaining good ductility. Specifically, the present invention provides a method comprising: subjecting a high carbon steel wire material having carbon content of 0.85 to 1.10 mass % to a pre-stage drawing process with a predetermined magnitude of drawing, to form an intermediate wire material; subjecting the intermediate wire material formed by the pre-stage drawing process to a patenting treatment in which tensile strength of the wire material is adjusted to a range of 1323 to 1666 MPa; then subjecting the patented steel wire material to a subsequent drawing process including the final drawing.

Abstract: A steel filament adapted for the reinforcement of elastomer or for thermoplastic products has a carbon content ranging up to 0.20 per cent by weight. The steel filament is provided with a coating promoting the adhesion with elastomer or thermoplastic products. The steel filament is drawn until a final diameter of less than 0.60 mm and a final tensile strength of more than 1200 MPa. Intermediate heat treatments are avoided so that the carbon footprint of the steel filament is substantially reduced.

Abstract: There is provided an aluminum-alloy material having sufficient electric conductivity and tensile strength as a wiring material and excellent in wire-drawing property, and an electric wire or cable using the same. An electric wire or cable includes an aluminum-alloy strand formed of an aluminum-alloy including Fe: 0.1% by mass or more to less than 1.0% by mass, Zr: 0 to 0.08% by mass, Si: 0.02 to 2.8% by mass, at least one of Cu: 0.05 to 0.63% by mass and Mg: 0.04 to 0.45% by mass, and the remainder being aluminum and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: Guide wire devices fabricated from a linear pseudo-elastic Ni—Ti alloy and methods for their manufacture. The Ni—Ti alloy that includes nickel, titanium, and about 3 atomic % (at %) to about 30 at % niobium (Nb). Cold working the Ni—Ti alloy stabilizes the alloy's martensitic phase and yields a linear pseudo-elastic microstructure where reversion to the austenite phase is retarded or altogether blocked. The martensitic phase of cold worked, linear pseudo-elastic Ni—Ti—Nb alloy has an elastic modulus that is considerably higher than the comparable cold worked, linear pseudoelastic binary Ni—Ti alloy. This yields a guide wire device that has better torque response and steerability as compared to cold worked, linear pseudoelastic binary Ni—Ti alloy or superelastic binary Ni—Ti alloy.

Abstract: A support structure may include a metallic tube having two opposing ends. The first end may have a first length, a first wall thickness, and a first outer diameter. The second end may have a second length, a second wall thickness, and a second outer diameter. A transition area may be disposed between the first length and the second length. The first wall thickness may be greater than the second wall thickness thereby providing variable thickness.

Abstract: A brazing ring with integrated fluxing product and methods for production thereof is described. The brazing ring has a c-shaped body with a plurality of channels extending the thickness of the ring and disposed about the circumference thereof. The channels are separated by radially extending flanges with enlarged distal ends that extend into the channels. The enlarged ends at least partially enclose the channels to aid in retention of a fluxing product disposed in therein. The c-shape may enable flexure of the ring for installation on a pipe or fitting and a friction fit to maintain an installed position. The brazing ring is formed by extruding a filler material to form a tube with the desired profile and compressing the fluxing product into the channels of the profile. The tube is subsequently sectioned perpendicularly to its length to produce a plurality of the brazing rings.

Abstract: A blank tube for cold drawing is used for the production of a longer-length, small-diameter tube such as a heat-transfer tube for steam generation in nuclear power facilities, wherein the blank tube will not cause scoring and chattering vibration in a drawing process. The blank tube is used to produce a cold drawn tube through cold drawing of the blank tube. The average surface roughness Ra (ANSI B46.1) of the inner surface of blank tube before drawing satisfies the condition: 0.10 ?m?Ra?1.00 ?m in the case of a blank tube for cold drawing for use in an oil-lubricated drawing. In particular, the surface roughness Ra satisfies the condition: 0.10 ?m?Ra?0.50 ?m in the case of a blank tube for use in a high-pressure lubrication drawing and made of an austenitic alloy for use in a heat-transfer tube for a steam generator.

Abstract: Bonding wires for sophisticated bonding applications may be efficiently formed on the basis of a corresponding template device that may be formed on the basis of semiconductor material, such as silicon, in combination with associated fabrication techniques, such as lithography and etch techniques. Hence, any appropriate diameter and cross-sectional shape may be obtained with a high degree of accuracy and reliability.

Abstract: A process for the wet drawing of a steel wire intended for reinforcing a pneumatic tire. The process starts from a steel wire having a diameter greater than 0.6 mm. The wire is drawn through a series of dies of decreasing diameter, in the presence of a lubricant composition that is in the form of an aqueous dispersion, down to a predetermined final diameter of less than 0.5 mm. The aqueous dispersion comprises solid particles of an ester of a fatty acid comprising from 5 to 40 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present system provides a wire drawing die assembly having a magnesia oxide partially stabilized zirconia die or nib for contacting or reducing the diameter of a wire during a draw. The magnesia partially stabilized zirconia has a density of approximately 5.75-5.90 g/cc; a fracture toughness of approximately 10-12; and a flexural strength of approximately 575-700 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention is a metallic wire rod comprising iridium or an iridium-containing alloy and, the wire rod has in the cross section thereof biaxial crystal orientation of 50% or more of abundance proportion of textures in which crystallographic orientation has preferred orientation to <100> direction. In the present invention, crystal orientation in the outer periphery from semicircle of the cross section which is the periphery of the wire rod is important, and in this zone, abundance proportion of textures in which crystallographic orientation has preferred orientation to <100> direction is preferably not less than 50%.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a double-wall tube with braided wires at its interface in which the braided wires are interposed between an outer-wall and inner-wall blank tubes and then a drawing process is applied so as for the braided wires to be brought into close contact with the inner surface of the outer-wall tube and the outer surface of the inner-wall tube, the method comprising: polishing the inner surface of the outer-wall blank tube and the outer surface of the inner-wall blank tube so that a surface roughness thereof satisfies Ra<1.0 ?m, followed by interposing the braided wires between the outer-wall and inner-wall blank tubes; performing a sinking drawing process so that the difference of the outer diameter of the resulting double-wall tube relative to a die bore diameter is 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm; and subsequently performing heat treatment. The double-wall tube produced is suitable as a heat-transfer tube.

Abstract: A bonding wire for semiconductor devices and a method of manufacturing the wire are provided. The bonding wire contains at least one element selected from zinc, tin, and nickel in an amount of 5 ppm to 10 wt %, the remainder containing silver and inevitable impurities. The method involves pouring a silver alloy according to the invention into a mold and melting the silver alloy, continuously casting the melted silver alloy, and drawing the continuously casted silver alloy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible actuator, and methods for manufacturing and using a flexible actuator, for transmitting high loads from a user to an end effector. In one exemplary embodiment, the flexible actuator can extend from a handle of a medical device to an end effector located on a distal end of the device. The actuator can include a head formed on a terminal end thereof with at least one planar surface that is approximately coplanar with an outer surface of the flexible actuator. In use, the actuator can be coupled to a medical device having an end effector located on a distal end thereof. Tension applied to the actuator can be effective to actuate the end effector.

Abstract: Magnesium-based alloy wire excelling in strength and toughness, its method of manufacture, and springs in which the magnesium-based alloy wire is utilized are made available. The magnesium-based alloy wire contains, in mass %, 0.1 to 12.0% Al, and 0.1 to 1.0% Mn, and is provided with the following constitution. Diameter d that is 0.1 mm or more and 10.0 mm or less; length L that is 1000d or more; tensile strength that is 250 MPa or more; necking-down rate that is 15% or more; and elongation that is 6% or more. Such wire is produced by draw-forming it at a working temperature of 50° C. or more, and by heating it to a temperature of 100° C. or more and 300° C. or less after the drawing process has been performed.

Abstract: The disclosed electrode terminal, which is used with batteries of which a positive output terminal and a negative output terminal are formed from metals dissimilar to each other, has excellent mechanical strength and can suppress electrical resistance while preventing galvanic corrosion. The electrode terminal (1) for power output is used with batteries (2) of which a pair of output terminals are each formed from a different metal, and has: a solid cylindrical shaft (10) that attaches to one output terminal and that is formed from the same metal as the one output terminal; and an outer cylinder (11) that connects with the cylindrical shaft (10) and that is formed from the same metal as the other output terminal. The shaft (10) and the outer cylinder (11) are unified by means of metallic bonding.

Abstract: A quantity of wire is associated with a number of interruptions that occurred during the production and/or subsequent processing of the wire. The number of interruptions is used to classify the wire as being of a particular quality and/or suitable for a particular task.

Abstract: A blank tube for cold drawing is used for the production of a longer-length, small-diameter tube such as a heat-transfer tube for steam generation in nuclear power facilities, wherein the blank tube will not cause scoring and chattering vibration in a drawing process. The blank tube is used to produce a cold drawn tube through cold drawing of the blank tube. The average surface roughness Ra (ANSI B46.1) of the inner surface of blank tube before drawing satisfies the condition: 0.10 ?m?Ra?1.00 ?m in the case of a blank tube for cold drawing for use in an oil-lubricated drawing. In particular, the surface roughness Ra satisfies the condition: 0.10 ?m?Ra?0.50 ?m in the case of a blank tube for use in a high-pressure lubrication drawing and made of an austenitic alloy for use in a heat-transfer tube for a steam generator.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electricity transmission body that is capable of realizing both tensile strength and elongation while having high electrical conductivity and that is also capable of adequately preventing poor conductivity attributable to the occurrence of cracking, and a production method thereof. The present invention is an electricity transmission body provided with an Al alloy conductive wire containing an Al alloy that contains 1.2 to 2.2% by mass of Fe, 0.15 to 0.4% by mass of Si, and 0.06 to 0.2% by mass of Cu, with the remainder being formed of Al and unavoidable impurities, and the mass ratio of Ti/Fe being 0.00045 to 0.00750.

Abstract: A method of producing an ultrathin-wall metal tube by a cold drawing method includes a diameter-expanding drawing method, in which an entry solid die, the diameter of which increases, remains constant or decreases from the engaging entry side toward the finishing exit side, and a delivery solid die, the diameter of which decreases at least in the vicinity of the engaging entry, are arranged in series and in an abutting relation on the same pass line. A tapered plug, the diameter of which increases from the engaging entry side toward the finishing exit side, floats along the pass line, whereby in the entry solid die region, the wall thickness is reduced while the mid-wall diameter of a hollow shell is being expanded between the solid die and the plug, and in the delivery solid die region, the tapered plug floats by performing reduction working of the outside diameter.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a brazing preform. The preform is made utilizing a brazing preform member having a first shaped end and a second shaped end. The first and second shaped ends are mated in a friction fit without any welding to provide the brazing preform.

Abstract: There is provided an aluminum-alloy material having sufficient electric conductivity and tensile strength as a wiring material and excellent in wire-drawing property, and an electric wire or cable using the same. An electric wire or cable includes an aluminum-alloy strand formed of an aluminum-alloy including Fe: 0.1% by mass or more to less than 1.0% by mass, Zr: 0 to 0.08% by mass, Si: 0.02 to 2.8% by mass, at least one of Cu: 0.05 to 0.63% by mass and Mg: 0.04 to 0.45% by mass, and the remainder being aluminum and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel die assembly for extruding and drawing ferrous and non-ferrous metal, and also to a method of making the same. The die assembly according to the present invention comprises a die core (3); at least one pre-stressed ring (2) placed around the die core (3); and a die casing (1) surrounding the ring (2), wherein the ring (2) is plastically deformed and hardened by press fitting it to the casing (1) so that the ring has compression stress exceeding its material yield limit by 10-40%, and the mating geometric feature (5) of the core and the ring is tapered towards the exit, to thereby obtain a rigid container system in which a die core can be press fitted with a great force without die cracking. As a result, a long lasting die assembly with surprisingly high performance, small dimension and low production cost is obtained by assembling the die core by a great force without die cracking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cemented carbide with a homogeneous and dense microstructure of hard constituents in a well distributed binder phase based on Co and/or Ni with a porosity of AOO-BOO according to ISO 4505. The cemented carbide has a nanoporosity of less than 2.5 pores/1000 ?m2 with a size of 0.5-1 ?m. The cemented carbide is produced by using a binder phase powder with a specific surface area of 3 to 8 m2/g with a sponge shape and a grain size of the sponge shaped particles of between 1 and 5 ?m.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a metal wire with improved productivity in which a conventional drawing machine is used while wear of a die or occurrence of a break due to the ductility loss thereof is effectively prevented. Provided is a method for producing a metal wire 1 including a process of drawing a metal wire by using a slip type drawing machine. For a cone 11 of the slip type drawing machine, a cone having an even surface without an inclination angle with respect to the axis of rotation is used, as well as, a die 12 of the slip type drawing machine is positioned such that the metal wire 1 passes a location nearest to a drive unit in the direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the cone 11.

Abstract: An elongated strap member that is coiled in a box and is bent lengthwise as it is drawn out of the box, providing an economical, light, compact means of connecting multiple structural members without sagging or other disadvantageous deformations between the structural members. The structural members are bridged by strap member. The end of the strap member is bent over.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a composite alloy bonding wire and products thereof. A primary material of Au and Ag is melted in a vacuum melting furnace, and then a secondary metal material of Pd is added into the vacuum melting furnace and is co-melted with the primary material to obtain a Au—Ag—Pd alloy solution. The obtained Au—Ag—Pd alloy solution is drawn to obtain a Au—Ag—Pd alloy wire. The Au—Ag—Pd alloy wire is then drawn to obtain a Au—Ag—Pd alloy bonding wire with a predetermined diameter.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a composite alloy bonding wire is provided. A primary material of Au and Ag is melted in a vacuum melting furnace, and then a secondary metal material of Pd is added into the vacuum melting furnace and is co-melted with the primary material to obtain a Au—Ag—Pd alloy solution. The obtained Au—Ag—Pd alloy solution is drawn to obtain a Au—Ag—Pd alloy wire. The Au—Ag—Pd alloy wire is then drawn to obtain a Au—Ag—Pd alloy bonding wire with a predetermined diameter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wire rod with a composition at least including: C: 0.95-1.30 mass %; Si: 0.1-1.5 mass %; Mn: 0.1-1.0 mass %; Al: 0-0.1 mass %; Ti: 0-0.1 mass %; P: 0-0.02 mass %; S: 0-0.02 mass %; N: 10-50 ppm; O: 10-40 ppm; and a balance including Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein 97% or more of an area in a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the wire rod is occupied by a pearlite, and 0.5% or less of an area in a central area in the cross-section and 0.5% or less of an area in a first surface layer area in the cross-section are occupied by a pro-eutectoid cementite.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cemented carbide tool containing tungsten carbide, titanium carbide, nickel and cobalt, molybdenum and chromium. The composition of the materials provides a good resistance to corrosion as well as high hardness and wear resistance. These properties are particularly interesting for the manufacture of tools for coldforming operations. Cold forming tools made with these materials have steady performance over a long period of time.

Abstract: A shaft manufacturing apparatus includes a first drawing die having a cylindrical first cavity defined therein which is open at both ends thereof and a second drawing die having a cylindrical second cavity defined therein which is open at one end thereof. The angle formed between a first tapered part of the first drawing die and the axis of the first cavity is greater than the angle formed between a second tapered part of the second drawing die and the axis of the second cavity.

Abstract: A flashing bender system for bending flashing at a selectable range of angles. The flashing bender system includes a first bending tool and a second bending tool. The first bending tool is arranged to bend flashing to an angle of about 90° and the second bending tool is arranged to bend flashing at a selectable range of pitches. The flashing bender system may include either or both of the first bending tool and the second bending tool. The flashing bender system allows a user to bend flashing of a range of sizes at a range of angles over an unlimited length. Each of the bending tools includes a plurality of starter slots and angling channels.

Abstract: Provided is a carbon steel wire with unprecedentedly high strength and excellent ductility and fatigue resistance, a process for producing the same, and a method of evaluating the same is provided. Provided is a carbon steel wire having a carbon content of 0.50 to 1.10% by mass, wherein the ratio of the hardness of the surface layer portion 13 on a cross section 12 and the hardness of the surface layer portion 3 on a longitudinal section 2, a coefficient X (cross sectional hardness/longitudinal sectional hardness), and the ratio of the hardness of the center portion 14 on the cross section 12 and the hardness of the center portion 4 on the longitudinal section 2, a coefficient X (cross sectional hardness/longitudinal sectional hardness), each satisfy a relationship represented by the following expression: 0.9<coefficient X?1.10, and wherein the carbon steel wire has a tensile strength of 4000 MPa or higher.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing wire having a mill and a finishing station configured to receive the wire output from the mill in a continuous fashion. The mill has first and second dies and first and second capstans. The first die is configured to receive a wire having a first cross-sectional area and to reduce the cross-sectional area of the wire as it passes through the first die. The first capstan is configured to receive the wire from the first die and apply a first force on the wire. The second die is configured to receive the wire from the first capstan and to further reduce the cross-sectional area of the wire as it passes through the second die. The second capstan is configured to receive the wire from the second die and apply a second force on the wire. The wire exits the mill having a second cross-sectional area that is smaller than the first cross-sectional area, and is finished by the finishing station.

Abstract: Improved cored-wire fabrication replaces multiple roller pairs with one or more dies. In the preferred embodiment, flat stock is pulled through a single cylindrical die including an upper tab to ensure and orient the formation of a gap to receive internal powders. Once the powders are introduced, a cylindrical die is used for closure though again, one or more rollers may be used between the powder feed and the die used for closing. In the preferred embodiment, however, a single gap-forming die is used before the powder feed, and a single closing die is used after the powder feed, replacing numerous rollers and other moving parts, thereby dramatically simplifying the apparatus and method of manufacture.

Abstract: Consolidated materials comprising a plurality of coated particles dispersed in a tough matrix material are disclosed. The coated particles include a plurality of core particles having an intermediate layer that substantially surrounds each of the core particles. An optional outer layer may be present on the intermediate layer. A matrix contains or substantially contains each of the coated particles, and is formed from at least one third compound including a mixture of W, WC, and/or W2C with Co. The amount of Co in the at least one third compound may range from greater than 0 to about 20 weight %. Methods for providing consolidated materials, and articles comprising such consolidated materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: A steel filament adapted for the reinforcement of elastomer or for thermoplastic products has a carbon content ranging up to 0.20 per cent by weight. The steel filament is provided with a coating promoting the adhesion with elastomer or thermoplastic products. The steel filament is drawn until a final diameter of less than 0.60 mm and a final tensile strength of more than 1200 MPa. Intermediate heat treatments are avoided so that the carbon footprint of the steel filament is substantially reduced.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a composite alloy bonding wire and products thereof. A primary material of Ag is melted in a vacuum melting furnace, and then a secondary metal material of Pd is added into the vacuum melting furnace and is co-melted with the primary material to obtain a Ag—Pd alloy solution. The obtained Ag—Pd alloy solution is drawn to obtain a Ag—Pd alloy wire. The Ag—Pd alloy wire is then drawn to obtain a Ag—Pd alloy bonding wire with a predetermined diameter.