Abstract: A non-oriented electrical steel sheet is characterized in that the number density of inclusions with an equivalent volume diameter of less than 100 nm contained in the steel sheet is 1×1010 [/mm3] or less, and that the steel sheet contains, by mass %, C: up to 0.01%, Si: 0.1% to 7.0%. Al: 0.1% to 3.0%. Mn: 0.1% to 2.0%, REM: 0.0003% to 0.05%. Ti: up to 0.02%. S: up to 0.005%. and N: up to 0.005%. the balance Fe and inevitable impurities and the mass % of Al represented by [Al] and the mass % of Ti represented by [Ti] satisfy the equation log([Ti]×[N])?1.19×log([Al]×[N])+1.84>0 . . . (1).

Abstract: A data conversion apparatus is able to convert data created by every information processing software program into data of a predetermined common format style without modifying each information processing software program. When an operator enters a data output command, original data created by the information processing software program is transferred through an operating system (OS) to a printer driver. The printer driver converts the original data into bit map data, and then a conversion driver added to the printer driver converts the bit map data into TIFF data. The TIFF data is memorized in a memory together with corresponding original data. If TIFF data is displayed on a screen of a personal computer by using viewer software, data created by every information processing software program can be viewed with ease.

Abstract: A monolith-holding element adapted to be used in an exhaust system of internal combustion engines, a process for producing the monolith-holding element, a catalytic converter and a process for producing the catalytic converter are disclosed, in which the specific monolith-holding element is produced by uniformly dispersing an organic binder in a compressed alumina fiber mat, exhibits a thickness-restoring property when the organic binder is thermally decomposed by the contact with a high-temperature exhaust gases, and supports a monolith by exerting a surface pressure on an outer peripheral surface of the monolith and an inner peripheral surface of the metal casing. The monolith-holding element has an excellent durability and gas-sealing properties and the catalytic converter can withstand severe vibration and impact for a long period of time.

Abstract: A honeycomb support structure of an electrically-heated catalyst apparatus is disclosed, in which a support member of retainers for preventing an electrically-heated catalyst moving backward is coupled to an outer cylinder while causing the support member to follow the thermal deformation of the outer cylinder thereby to suppress the deformation of the support member due to the thermal stress. A metal foil laminate having a corrugated foil and a tabular foil superposed one on the other is spirally wound to form a cylindrical honeycomb unit, which is accommodated in a metal outer cylinder and is heated by being supplied with power. The honeycomb unit support structure includes a plurality of ceramic bars and at least a support member having a plurality of recesses for holding the ceramic bars at such a position as to traverse the end surface of the honeycomb unit downstream of the exhaust gas flow and in such a manner as to follow the deformation of the outer cylinder.

Abstract: A martensitic stainless steel capable of developing a tempered martensitic structure, comprising by weight C: 0.005 to 0.05%, Si.ltoreq.0.50%, Mn: 0.1 to 1.0%, P.ltoreq.0.03%, S.ltoreq.0.005%, Mo: 1.0 to 3.0%, Cu: 1.0 to 4.0%, Ni: 5 to 8%, Al.ltoreq.0.06%, Cr and Mo satisfying a requirement represented by the formula Cr+1.6Mo.gtoreq.13; and C, N, Ni, Cu, Cr, and Mo satisfying a requirement represented by the formula Ni(eq): 40C+34N+Ni+0.3Cu-1.1Cr-1.8Mo.gtoreq.-10.5, and optionally at least one member selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Ca, and REM, with the balance consisting essentially of Fe. The present invention provides a martensitic stainless steel having excellent resistance to corrosion by CO.sub.2 and sulfide stress cracking and good hot workability.

Abstract: This invention provides a blow molding process for manufacturing multilayer hollow articles having sections different from one another in respect to the kind of resins, number of layers, and thickness of layers along the circumference in the horizontal section of an article with the narrowest of the sections in any one of the resin layers extending in a specified width along the longitudinal wall of an article and being capable of satisfying the sectional performance requirements, an apparatus, and said hollow articles. It also provides a process for manufacturing multilayer hollow articles with the wall thickness ratio of resin layers in each section varying along the longitudinal wall of an article or those with the sectional width in each resin layer varying along the longitudinal wall of an article, an apparatus, and said hollow articles.

Abstract: An electromagnetic brake device for a continuous casting mold. The mold has a rectangular cross section having long sides and short sides. The mold also includes water boxes adjacent at least the long sides. The electromagnetic brake device includes an electromagnet including magnetic poles which are provided respectively at the long sides of the casting mold and are disposed in opposed relation to each other. The magnetic poles have a width generally equal to a width of the long sides of the casting mold. Coils are wound on outer peripheries of the magnetic poles. An iron core is provided in surrounding relation to the casting mold, a portion of the iron core opposite each of the short sides of the casting mold extends through the water boxes located adjacent the long sides of the casting mold. The water boxes include openings through a surface into which the magnetic poles are adapted to be inserted. A backup plate is provided at a side of the water boxes located adjacent the mold.

Abstract: Molding materials of this invention comprise copolymers consisting essentially of 10 to 30% by weight of .alpha.-methylstryene units. 40 to 70% by weight of methyl methacrylate and 10 to 30% by weight of stryene units with a weight average molecular weight in the range from 50,000 to 200,000, a melt flow rate (MFR) in the range from 4 to 18 g./10 min. at 220.degree. C. under a 10-kg load, and a Vicat softening point of 130.degree. C. or more, show a high degree of transparency, good heat and weather resistance and good moldability and are best suited for such uses as automotive and electrical parts.

Abstract: An apparatus for scribing grain-oriented electrical steel strip has a movable die attached to a reciprocating drive and an opposite fixed die. A strip held between the two dies is scribed by the action of the movable die that is moved back and forth by the reciprocating drive. The fixed die positioned with the stroke of the movable die is supported by a plurality of cylinders connected to an accumulator whose pressure is preset to a level of the deformation resistance corresponding to the amount of deflection that varies with the depth of the impressions scribed on the strip.

Abstract: An automatic welding apparatus for non-consumable-electrode-type arc welding comprises a mechanism which is adapted to feed a second wire in the molten pool and to oscillate this second wire in synchronism with the oscillation of the welding torch and the conventional wire and at a position where both wires are opposed to each other in an axis perpendicular to weld line.An automatic welding apparatus for consumable-electrode-type arc welding comprises a mechanism which is adapted to feed a second wire in the molten pool and to oscillate this second wire in synchronism with the oscillation of the welding torch and at a position where both wires are opposed to each other in an axis perpendicular to weld line.

Abstract: A magnetic shielding material is described which has a laminate structure comprising a ferromagnetic sheet having a high saturation magnetic flux density, a ferromagnetic sheet having a high magnetic permeability and a non-magnetic sheet. The high saturation magnetic flux density sheet includes a sheet of mold steel, silicon steel or an iron-cobalt alloy. The high magnetic permeability sheet includes an amorphous alloy foil or a laminate thereof. The magnetic shielding material may further have at least one foil of an electromagnetic wave-shielding material.

Abstract: Chrome-coated stainless steel is provided that has better adhesion, even when it is being shaped, than conventional wet-type plating, and better atmospheric corrosion resistance than bare stainless steel. In addition, the chrome-coated stainless steel, provided by means of physical vapor deposition, also possesses the same color tone and luster as chromium, and thus has superior decorative compatibility with existing wet-type chrome plated parts.

Abstract: A cold rolling mill lubricant for steel sheets, contains a monoester oil represented by general formula (A):R.sup.1 COO--(R.sup.2 --O).sub.n --R.sup.3(Wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl, or hydroxyalkenyl group having 7 or more carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an alkylene group, R.sup.3 is an alkyl or phenyl group, and n is an integer of 1 to 5), and/or a diester oil represented by general formula (B): ##STR1## (wherein each R.sup.4 or R.sup.6 is independently an alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyalkenyl group having 5 or more carbon atoms, R.sup.5 is an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and m is an integer of 1 or more).

Abstract: A non-magnetic cold-deformed stainless steel usable for electronic equipment parts has a Vickers hardness number after cold forming of not less than 400 and a magnetic permeability of not more than 1.01. The steel has excellent hot workability and is mainly used for components such as shafts and pins of VTRs and VTR cassette tapes.

Abstract: A method for working at least one end of a steel pipe by upsetting and pressing which comprises an external upset portion having an outer taper being shaped by upset forging, the portion then being pressed by an internal upset die so as to displace the outer taper to an internal upset portion having an inner taper and then internal upset forging being applied by the internal upset die, thereby forming accurately the length of the inner taper and the curvature of a starting point of the portion having the inner taper.

Abstract: A tube is wound into a coil, and the resulting coil of tube is vibrated so that a given point of the tube reciprocates along a helical path. An optical fiber is fed into the coil of tube that is being thus vibrated. Because of the vibration, the inner wall of the tube exerts such a force as to move the optical fiber diagonally upward and forward. This force causes the optical fiber to jump in the tube diagonally upward and forward and slide forward along the inner wall of the tube. The intermittent conveying force exerted by the inner wall of the tube in the direction of the circumference of the coil causes the optical fiber in the tube to travel forward, thereby pulling in additional length of the optical fiber from outside the tube.

Abstract: In the production of a graphite intercalation compound in which the intercalant is a metal chloride, the reaction is carried out in the presence of a second metal chloride of a relatively low boiling point to effect a notable reduction in the reaction time. In the production of a metal chloride intercalation compound which normally requires an atmosphere of chlorine, the addition of the second metal chloride permits the reaction to proceed in the absence of chlorine gas.

Abstract: A hot coke receiving device of a type having a coke bucket body which has a cylindrical or polygonal form with a discharge gate provided in the bottom thereof, and having the coke bucket turnably mounted on a bucket car, said receiving device comprising: a ring-like horizontal frame surrounding the outer periphery of the coke bucket body without contact therebetween, said frame being connected to the discharge gate by means of a pair of rods and a pair of pins; a pair of outwardly projecting trunnions disposed at opposing points on the said ring-like horizontal frame; a pair of vertical hanger beams secured at opposing positions near but apart from the positions of said trunnions; said vertical beams having a projecting block which engages with said trunnion.

Abstract: An assembly of a rotary coke bucket and a bucket car for transporting hot coke to a dry quenching facility comprising: at least three rollers arranged on the upper surface of the bucket car in a circular configuration; and a rotary arm with the rotating axis being identical to the center of the circular configuration of said rollers, said rotary arms having a both ends upward projections; driving means for rotating the rotary arm; a pair of semicircular rails, provided on each of two gate members forming the discharge gate provided on the bottom surface of the coke bucket; and a plurality of recesses formed on the bottom surface of the discharge gate members to loosely engage with the upward projections of the rotary arms.

Abstract: A raw materials charging device for a preheating furnace including a bucket having a main body, an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder inserted coaxially with the main body in the outer cylinder for vertical movement independently of each other, and a bottom plate split into a plurality of bottom plate sections for movement outwardly from a central portion of the bottom plate to open and close the same.