Abstract: A multi-metal powder, in particular for producing diamond tools comprises iron copper, cobalt and molybdenum whose contents are expressed in the following mass percentages: Fe+Cu+Co+Mo=98 mass %, the rest being oxygen and production impurities, wherein 15%=Cu=35%, 0.03=Mo/(Co+Fe+Mo)=0.10, —Fe/Co=2. A sintered compact is obtained by hot compaction of said multi-metal powder, for example, in the form of a diamond cutting tool.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pre-alloyed metal powder essentially consisting of at least two transition metals selected among iron, cobalt, nickel, copper and zinc, and also capable of containing molybdenum, as well as sintered parts obtained using said powders. Said powders have elementary grain size greater than 200 nm and less than 5 &mgr;m. The invention is particularly useful for making special steel parts or for making cutting or grinding tools.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pre-alloyed metal powder consisting essentially of tungsten and/or molybdenum, at least one transition metal selected among iron, cobalt, nickel and copper, and optionally at least one additive, the iron content being less than 50 wt. % and the total additive content being less than 3 wt. %, relative to the total weight of metals, said pre-alloyed metal powder having elementary grain size measured with scanning electron microscope, greater than 200 nm and less than 5 micrometers. The invention also concerns a sintered part obtained with such a powder. The invention is particularly applicable for producing sintered parts to be used as electric contacts, heat sinks, spark machining electrodes, mechanical balance weights, inertial units, tool-holders, anti-radiation screen, armament components, sintered steel or diamond charged cutting or grinding tools or with titanium carbide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a sintered body comprising one or more hard constituents and a binder phase based on cobalt, nickel and/or iron by powder metallurgical methods milling, pressing and sintering of powders. At least part of the binderphase powder consists of non-agglomerated particles of spheroidal morphology having dimensions of 0.1 to 20 .mu.m.

Abstract: A process for the production of hard materials wherein hard constituent powders are coated with cobalt and/or nickel metal in solution by reducing the metals from a suitable compound such as an oxide, hydroxide or salt with a polyol while keeping the powder in suspension. The polyol functions both as a solvent and a reducing agent at the same time and is present in an amount of at least 5 times more moles polyol than moles metal. There is obtained an even distribution of the cobalt and/or nickel over the surface of the hard constituent powder without the formation of islands of pure metal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for mounting tooth-carrier sectors on a cutter wheel or a milling-cutter drum (or coal-cutter drum) permitting the rapid mounting of the sectors, as well as a change in the direction of operation of the wheel or drum about its axis.The supports (2) attached to the wheel (1) by their base are delimited by two lateral surfaces (4) and by one upper surface (3), which rest on the yoke-shaped base of the tooth-carrier sectors (8). The support (2) has a shape which is symmetrical with respect to its axis (7), and its lateral surfaces (4) form with the perpendicular to the axis (7) an angle (.alpha.) which is less than 90.degree. at their outer end. The sector (8) is closed on the side which rests against the front surface (4) during operation.The sector (8) is attached to its support, for example by means of an elastic dog (11).

Abstract: A tool for rasping comprising a cylindrical drum rotatable in both directions around an axis, the drum being equipped with cutting elements which protrude exteriorly and are able to act in the two directions of rotation. The cutting elements are mounted on a series of movable bars disposed on the exterior surface of the drum parallel to the axis, each one of these bars having at least one transverse row of cutting elements. Each cutting element of a same row displays two parallel cutting edges provided at opposite acute angles with respect to the axis of the drum. The cutting elements of each of the rows present cutting edges which are essentially equal to those of adjacent rows but oppositely directed. The bars possess means for quick assembly onto the drum. The tool is used in preparing the exterior surface of a tire for retreading.

Abstract: A revolving anode for an X-ray tube comprising a hollow rotating shell including a support composed of molybdenum or molybdenum-based alloy and a thin layer of tungsten, the shell being filled with liquid metal or alloy such as sodium. The zone of impact of the electrons on the shell essentially comprises the layer of tungsten or tungsten alloy in direct contact with the liquid metal.

Abstract: A rotating anode for an x-ray tube, comprising a body of sintered, molybdenum-based alloy coated with a layer of tungsten or tungsten alloy at least in the zone of impact of the electrons. The molybdenum-based alloy contains from 3 to 10% by weight of tungsten and 0.01 to 0.5% of ZrO.sub.2.The anode has improved resistance to thermal stresses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of making small diameter non-skid metallic studs, for tires, composed of a hard material small rod and of a metallic sheath having an elongated longitudinal axis. The sheath includes a fitting or mounting socket for the small rod, at least one small anchoring collar, and a narrowed intermediate section of smaller diameter than the lower and upper adjacent sections. The process comprises forming a sintered rough shaped sheath of at least 85% of theoretical or maximum density which sheath includes the rod's fitting; introducing the small rod in its fitting, leaving an empty space less than 0.6 mm between the rod and the fitting's base; and bringing the sheath to its final shape through trimming or rolling, in particular, in the narrowed section, while holding tightly the sheath's section surrounding the small rod.