Patents Assigned to Fukuda Metal Foil & Powder Co., Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20200147682
    Abstract: This invention provides a copper powder to which tin (Sn) is added such that a high-density laminated and shaped product can be obtained by a laminating and shaping method using a fiber laser as a heat source by appropriately reducing the electrical conductivity of copper, so a laminated and shaped product having a high density and a high electrical conductivity can be obtained. That is, this invention provides a copper powder for lamination shaping in which a tin element is added to pure copper. Desirably, the copper powder contains 0.5 wt % or more of the tin element. More desirably, the copper powder contains 5.0 wt % or more of the tin element. When the product has an electrical conductivity sufficient as a copper product, the copper powder desirably contains 6.0 wt % or less of the tin element. Furthermore, no element other than the tin element is desirably added to the copper powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicants: FUKUDA METAL FOIL & POWDER CO., LTD., TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION FOR FUTURE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
    Inventors: Yuji SUGITANI, Yoshito NiSHIZAWA, Takeshi MARUYAMA, Hiroaki OKUBO
  • Publication number: 20200011211
    Abstract: A sliding member includes a base substrate and a coating layer formed on the base substrate. The coating layer includes a copper alloy part derived from a plurality of precipitation hardening copper alloy particles. The copper alloy parts are bonded to each other via interfaces between the copper alloy parts. The copper alloy part contains nickel and silicon as additive elements. The copper alloy part contains 2 to 5 percent by mass of nickel. A sliding member for an internal combustion engine includes the sliding member at a sliding part of the internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicants: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD., FUKUDA METAL FOIL & POWDER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshinori IZAWA, Junichi ARAI, Katsunori OTOBE, Shinichi NISHIMURA
  • Publication number: 20190368049
    Abstract: A method for producing a laminated member includes a step of spraying a mixture in a non-molten state including a plurality of precipitation hardening copper alloy particles and a plurality of hard particles that have non-spherical shapes having a median aspect ratio of equal to or more than 1.2 and are harder than the copper alloy particles onto a base substrate to form a coating layer on the base substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicants: NISSAN MOTOR CO,, LTD., FUKUDA METAL FOIL & POWDER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshinori IZAWA, Junichi ARAI, Yutaka MABUCHI, Katsunori OTOBE, Shinichi NISHIMURA
  • Publication number: 20190168302
    Abstract: A metal powder for additive manufacturing includes: not less than 0.2 mass % and not more than 1.3 mass % of aluminum; and a balance including copper and an incidental impurity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicants: Daihen Corporation, Fukuda Metal Foil & Powder Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryusuke Tsubota, Junichi Tanaka, Yohei Oka, Akira Okamoto, Masato Kikukawa, Hiroaki Okubo, Yoshito Nishizawa, Takeshi Maruyama, Motonori Nishida
  • Publication number: 20190168303
    Abstract: A metal powder for additive manufacturing includes: not less than 0.2 mass % and not more than 1.3 mass % of aluminum; and a balance including copper and an incidental impurity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicants: DAIHEN CORPORATION, FUKUDA METAL FOIL & POWDER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ryusuke TSUBOTA, Junichi TANAKA, Yohei OKA, Akira OKAMOTO, Masato KIKUKAWA, Hiroaki OKUBO, Yoshito NISHIZAWA, Takeshi MARUYAMA, Motonori NISHIDA
  • Publication number: 20170182557
    Abstract: A metal powder for additive manufacturing includes: not less than 0.2 mass % and not more than 1.3 mass % of aluminum; and a balance including copper and an incidental impurity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicants: DAIHEN CORPORATION, FUKUDA METAL FOIL & POWDER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ryusuke TSUBOTA, Junichi TANAKA, Yohei OKA, Akira OKAMOTO, Masato KIKUKAWA, Hiroaki OKUBO, Yoshito NISHIZAWA, Takeshi MARUYAMA, Motonori NISHIDA
  • Patent number: 9486882
    Abstract: Provided is a nickel brazing material having a melting temperature of 1000° C. or less and acid corrosion resistance. It includes 15.0 to 30.0 mass % of Cr, 6.0 to 18.0 mass % of Cu, 1.0 to 5.0 mass % of Mo. 5.0 to 7.0 mass % of P, 3.0 to 5.0 mass % of Si, and 0.1 to 1.5 mass % of Sn, the remainder being Ni and inevitable impurities, and the total of Si and P being 9.5 mass % to 11.0 mass %. It can include additional element selected from the group consisting of Co, Fe, Mn, C, B, Al, and Ti. The content of Co is 5.0 mass % or less, the content of Fe is 5.0 mass % or less, the content of Mn is 3.0 mass % or less, the total content of C, B, Al, and Ti is 0.5 mass % or less, and the total content of these elements is 10.0 mass % or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: FUKUDA METAL FOIL & POWDER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yukitaka Hamada, Shinichi Nishimura
  • Patent number: 9441287
    Abstract: There is provided a surface-coating material having excellent cracking resistance and peeling resistance, and having excellent high-temperature corrosion resistance properties; and a poppet valve coated with the surface-coating material. The Ni—Cr—Co-based alloy comprises 40.0 to 50.0 mass % of Cr, 10.0 to 20.0 mass % of Co, 0.5 to 5.0 mass % of Nb, 0.01 to 5.0 mass % of Fe and 0.1 to 3.0 mass % of Si, with the remainder being 26.0 to 40.0 mass % of Ni and unavoidable impurities. The Ni—Cr—Co-based alloy may additionally comprise one or more elements selected from Mo, W, Mn, Ti, Al, B and C in a total amount of 5.0 mass % or less. The content of each of Ti and Al is 3.0 mass % or less and the content of each of B and C is 1.0 mass % or less. In the poppet valve, at least a face portion is coated with the Ni—Cr—Co-based alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignees: FUKUDA METAL FOIL & POWDER CO., LTD., NITTAN VALVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Katsunori Otobe, Shinichi Nishimura, Kazunori Kurahashi, Yoshihiro Takahashi
  • Patent number: 9340856
    Abstract: A hard-facing alloy having impact resistance, wear resistance and hot corrosion resistance and containing Fe which is a bountiful resource and inexpensive is provided. Provided are: a Ni—Fe—Cr alloy containing 0 to 20.0 mass % of Mo, 8.0 to 40.0 mass % of W, 20.0 to 40.0 mass % of a total amount of Mo and W, 20.0 to 50.0 mass % of Fe, 12.0 to 36.0 mass % of Cr and 1.0 to 2.5 mass % of B, and the remainder being Ni and unavoidable impurities; and an engine valve welded with the same alloy. The above Ni—Fe—Cr alloy can further contain 15 mass % or less of a total amount of elements selected from Co, Mn, Cu, Si and C, in such cases, 15.0 mass % or less of Co, 5.0 mass % or less of each of Mn and Cu, 2.0 mass % or less of Si and 0.5 mass % or less of C are preferred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignees: Fukuda Metal Foil & Powder Co., Ltd., Nittan Valve Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsunori Otobe, Shinichi Nishimura, Kenji Nakagawa, Masanami Iio
  • Publication number: 20160045987
    Abstract: Provided is a nickel brazing material having a melting temperature of 1000° C. or less and acid corrosion resistance. It includes 15.0 to 30.0 mass % of Cr, 6.0 to 18.0 mass % of Cu, 1.0 to 5.0 mass % of Mo. 5.0 to 7.0 mass % of P, 3.0 to 5.0 mass % of Si, and 0.1 to 1.5 mass % of Sn, the remainder being Ni and inevitable impurities. and the total of Si and P being 9.5 mass % to 11.0 mass %. It can include additional element selected from the group consisting of Co, Fe, Mn, C, B, Al, and Ti. The content of Co is 5.0 mass % or less, the content of Fe is 5.0 mass % or less, the content of Mn is 3.0 mass % or less, the total content of C, B, Al, and Ti is 0.5 mass % or less, and the total content of these elements is 10.0 mass % or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: FUKUDA METAL FOIL & POWDER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yukitaka Hamada, Shinichi Nishimura
  • Patent number: 9206319
    Abstract: A surface hardening material being excellent in abrasion resistance and having impact resistance is provided. Provided are: a wear-resistant cobalt-based alloy containing 20.0 to 30.0 mass % of a sum of Mo and/or W, 0.8 to 2.2 mass % of B, 5.0 to 18.0 mass % of Cr, 5.0 mass % or less of a sum of Fe, Ni, Mn, Cu, Si and C, 1.0 mass % or less of Si, and 0.3 mass % or less of C, and the remainder comprising 55.0 to 70.0 mass % of Co and unavoidable impurities; and an engine valve coated with the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignees: Fukuda Metal Foil & Powder Co., Ltd., Nittan Valve Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsunori Otobe, Shinichi Nishimura, Kazunori Kurahashi
  • Patent number: 9206715
    Abstract: A surface hardening material being excellent in impact resistance and having abrasion resistance is provided. Provided are: a high-toughness cobalt-based alloy containing 25.0 to 40.0 mass % of Cr, 0.5 to 12.0 mass % of a sum of W and/or Mo, 0.8 to 5.5 mass % of Si, and 0.5 to 2.5 mass % of B, 8.0 mass % or less of each of Fe, Ni, Mn, and Cu, and 0.3 mass % or less of C, the sum amount of Fe, Ni, Mn, and C being 10.0 mass % or less, and the remainder comprising 48.0 to 68.0 mass % of Co and unavoidable impurities; and an engine valve coated with the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignees: Fukuda Metal Foil & Powder Co., Ltd., Nittan Valve Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsunori Otobe, Shinichi Nishimura, Kazunori Kurahashi
  • Publication number: 20150284828
    Abstract: There is provided a surface-coating material having excellent cracking resistance and peeling resistance, and having excellent high-temperature corrosion resistance properties; and a poppet valve coated with the surface-coating material. The Ni—Cr—Co-based alloy comprises 40.0 to 50.0 mass % of Cr, 10.0 to 20.0 mass % of Co, 0.5 to 5.0 mass % of Nb, 0.01 to 5.0 mass % of Fe and 0.1 to 3.0 mass % of Si, with the remainder being 26.0 to 40.0 mass % of Ni and unavoidable impurities. The Ni—Cr—Co-based alloy may additionally comprise one or more elements selected from Mo, W, Mn, Ti, Al, B and C in a total amount of 5.0 mass % or less. The content of each of Ti and Al is 3.0 mass % or less and the content of each of B and C is 1.0 mass % or less. In the poppet valve, at least a face portion is coated with the Ni—Cr—Co-based alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicants: Fukuda Metal Foil & Powder Co., Ltd., Nittan Value Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsunori Otobe, Shinichi Nishimura, Kazunori Kurahashi, Yoshihiro Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20150152529
    Abstract: A hard-facing alloy having impact resistance, wear resistance and hot corrosion resistance and containing Fe which is a bountiful resource and inexpensive is provided. Provided are: a Ni—Fe—Cr alloy containing 0 to 20.0 mass % of Mo, 8.0 to 40.0 mass % of W, 20.0 to 40.0 mass % of a total amount of Mo and W, 20.0 to 50.0 mass % of Fe, 12.0 to 36.0 mass % of Cr and 1.0 to 2.5 mass % of B, and the remainder being Ni and unavoidable impurities; and an engine valve welded with the same alloy. The above Ni—Fe—Cr alloy can further contain 15 mass % or less of a total amount of elements selected from Co, Mn, Cu, Si and C, in such cases, 15.0 mass % or less of Co, 5.0 mass % or less of each of Mn and Cu, 2.0 mass % or less of Si and 0.5 mass % or less of C are preferred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicants: NITTAN VALVE CO., LTD., FUKUDA METAL FOIL & POWDER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Katsunori Otobe, Shinichi Nishimura, Kenji Nakagawa, Masanami Iio
  • Publication number: 20130221261
    Abstract: A surface hardening material being excellent in abrasion resistance and having impact resistance is provided. Provided are: a wear-resistant cobalt-based alloy containing 20.0 to 30.0 mass % of a sum of Mo and/or W, 0.8 to 2.2 mass % of B, 5.0 to 18.0 mass % of Cr, 5.0 mass % or less of a sum of Fe, Ni, Mn, Cu, Si and C, 1.0 mass % or less of Si, and 0.3 mass % or less of C, and the remainder comprising 55.0 to 70.0 mass % of Co and unavoidable impurities; and an engine valve coated with the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicants: Nittan Valve Co., Ltd., Fukuda Metal Foil & Powder Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsunori Otobe, Shinichi Nishimura, Kazunori Kurahashi
  • Publication number: 20130224069
    Abstract: Provided is a hydrochloric acid corrosion resistant alloy For brazing that is provided with corrosion resistance against hydrochloric acid, and when brazing various types of stainless steel, can be used for brazing at practical temperatures (1150° C. or less), and has good joint strength and brazeability to the substrate. The hydrochloric acid corrosion resistant alloy of the present invention contains, in mass percent, 6.0-18.0% Mo, 10.0-25.0% Cr, 0.5-5.0% Si, and 4.5-8.0% P, with the remainder being 40.0-73.0% Ni and unavoidable impurities, and the total of Si and P being 6.5-10.5%. In this case, the alloy may contain 12.0% or less of Cu, 20.0% or less of Co, 15.0% or less of Fe, 8.0% or less of W, 5.0% or less of Mn, and 0.5% or less of the total of C, B, Al, Ti, and Nb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: FUKUDA METAL FOIL & POWDER CO., LTD
    Inventors: Katsunori Otobe, Shinichi Nishimura
  • Patent number: 8512436
    Abstract: There is provided a method for efficiently manufacturing metal nano particles without condensing laser beams by using a lens etc. In this method, first, metallic foil pieces, which are a starting material, are dispersed in a dispersion liquid. Next, laser beams are irradiated directly to the metallic foil pieces without providing a condensing means, by which many metal fine particles are yielded. The particle diameters of the metal fine particles obtained can be controlled to sizes from nano particles to submicron particles by utilizing the relationship between the shape (especially thickness) of the metallic foil piece which is a starting material and the absorbed energy of the laser beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignees: Kyoto University, Fukuda Metal Foil & Powder Co., Ltd., Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsuo Kawasaki, Osamu Kajita, Ayu Onishi, Sachiko Masuoka, Takafumi Iwamoto, Eitaro Yasuda
  • Patent number: 7789976
    Abstract: An electrodeposited copper foil with low surface roughness having a surface roughness Rz not higher than 2.5 ?m and an elongation percentage not smaller than 6% at 180° C. in which tensile strength at 25° C. measured within 20 min of the point in time of ending electrodeposition is not higher than 500 MPa and the lowering rate of tensile strength at 25° C. measured within 300 min of the point in time of ending electrodeposition is not higher than 10%. The electrodeposited copper foil with low surface roughness is produced by a process employing aqueous solution of sulfuric acid-copper sulfate as electrolyte and conducting a DC current between an insoluble anode of titanium coated with a platinum metal element or its oxide element and a titanium cathode drum facing the anode, wherein the electrolyte contains hydroxyethylcellulose, polyethyleneimine, a sulfonate of active organic sulfur compound, acetylene glycol and chlorine ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Fukuda Metal Foil & Powder Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasushi Sano, Naoshi Akamine
  • Publication number: 20060191798
    Abstract: An electrolytic copper foil with low roughness surface whose surface roughness (Rz) is 2.0 ?m or less, the surface uniformly provided with low roughness without uneven surge, which electrolytic copper foil exhibits a percent elongation of 10.0% or higher at 180° C. This electrolytic copper foil with low roughness surface can be obtained by a process for producing an electrolytic copper foil, comprising passing a direct current between an insoluble anode consisting of a titanium plate coated with a Platinum Group element or oxide thereof and a titanium drum as a cathode counter to the anode in an electrolyte of an aqueous solution of sulfuric acid/copper sulfate, wherein the electrolyte contains an oxyethylene surfactant a polyethyleneimine or derivative thereof, a sulfonate of active organosulfer compound and chloride ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: Fukuda Metal Foil & Powder Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasushi Sano, Kaoru Sakon, Naoshi Akamine
  • Patent number: 7037597
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a surface-treated copper foil wherein a surface layer which is situated on a side being not bonded to a resin in a copper foil for a printed-wiring board and on which a copper direct drilling process by carbon dioxide laser is easily applied is prepared with a small amount of a covering material in accordance with a simple manner. In the copper foil used for a direct drilling process by laser of the present invention, 50 to 1000 mg/m2 of a covering layer consisting of iron and tin, or a covering layer made of an alloy prepared from iron, tin, and at least one member selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt, zinc, chromium, and phosphorous is provided on at least one side of the copper foil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Fukuda Metal Foil & Powder Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masato Takami