Abstract: The process and apparatus according to the invention relates to the continuous casting of hollow bodies of metals such as aluminium, copper, steels of all types, or other metals or alloys. The process comprises introducing a liquid metal into an annular space between an outer mold and an inner mandrel, the liquid metal being subjected in the vicinity of the mandrel to the action of a movable magnetic field which entrains it in an upward direction. The magnetic field is preferably generated by a magnetic rotor which is disposed in the mandrel. The process is used in particular for producing blanks intended for the production of non-welded pipes and tubes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composite article with a tubular metal sheath containing a compacted powdery or granular material.The article is of substantially circular cross section (153). Its sheath comprises at least one closed fold (154), the fold edge (156) of which is within the compacted material. The article is produced by forming an open fold along a generatrix of a circular metal sheath containing a non-consolidated powdery or granular material and then constricting the sheath so as to close the fold.The article is used for the treatment of meal baths, for example for the treatment of steel in a ladle.

Abstract: A threaded joint for steel pipes useable in particular for the petroleum industry is provided. The joint is formed by threaded male and female elements wherein one part of the thread of a first element is strongly applied against the thread of the other element. One of the elements contains a groove having a length of at least one thread pitch and a depth greater than the height of the threads. A sealing device is provided in the groove consisting of a synthetic lining whose volume and shape essentially correspond to the volume and shape of the play that would exist between the threads of the elements.

Abstract: The invention concerns a steel tube threaded joint particularly useful in the petroleum industry of the type in which the male element (3) and female element (1) are combined by threading (2, 4) wherein a portion of the surface of each thread is forcefully applied to the status of screwing to the thread of the outer element. A first element (1) of the joint has a composite structure and has on at least a certain length of its thread a lining of synthetic material whose volume and shape correspond exactly to the volume and shape of the existing clearance of the screwing status between the metal part and composite element (1) and the second element (3) having dimensions at the limit of the machining tolerances which allow the greatest possible clearance in the assembled state of the joint.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composite article with a tubular metal sheath containing a compacted powdery or granular material.The article is of substantially circular cross section (153). Its sheath comprises at least one closed fold (154), the fold edge (156) of which is within the compacted material. The article is produced by forming an open fold along a generatrix of a circular metal sheath containing a non-consolidated powdery or granular material and then constricting the sheath so as to close the fold.The article is used for the treatment of metal baths, for example for the treatment of steel in a ladle.

Abstract: A device for protecting, before use, threadings and butt-type joint bearing surfaces (66) which contribute to the hermetic character and to the threadings (55) of male or female joining regions of metallic tubes.It comprises a ring (56) of plastics material which is screwed onto the threading (55) of the metallic tube (54). A first lip (63) rests in a resilient tight manner on the joint bearing surface (66) in the vicinity of the inner edge (65) thereof. A closed annular volume (67) protects the bearing surface of the joint. A second lip (59) protects the threaded region.This device is used in particular for the frustoconical joint bearing surfaces of tubes with a frustoconical threading. The ring can be clothed by a metallic reinforcing sleeve (68).

Abstract: A device for determining when a threaded joint for steel tubes having a male element (1) with external threads (3) with a screw limiting stop (5), and a female element (2) with corresponding internal threads (4) and a corresponding screw limiting stop (6) is properly made up is provided. The device comprises a strain gauge (12) and means (10, 11) for applying said gauge on the external surface of the female element (2) such that the gauge can measure superficial deformations of the female element (2) in the longitudinal direction along one of the generatrix of the female element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a U-shaped semi-rigid axle for a vehicle. The axle comprises a transverse portion pivotally connected to the body of the vehicle and two arms serving to mount stub axles on which the wheels are fixed. It is formed of a one-piece tubular structure, the central region forming the transverse portion (3) being so profiled as to present at least one double-wall flange portion, a bent region (12, 13) being provided at each end of the transverse portion, each bent portion being extended by an arm (14, 15) at the end of which is provided the fixing for the stub axle. The invention also relates to a process for producing the foregoing axle. The axle according to the invention can be used in particular as the back axle assembly of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The process and apparatus according to the invention concern continuous casting of hollow bodies of metals such as aluminum, copper, steels of all types, or other metals or alloys. The process comprises introducing the liquid metal into an annular space between an outer mold and an inner mandrel, the liquid metal being subjected in the vicinity of the mandrel to the action of a movable magnetic field which entrains it in an upward direction. The magnetic field is preferably generated by a magnetic rotor which is disposed in the mandrel. The process is used in particular for producing blanks intended for the production of non-welded pipes and tubes.

Abstract: The method consists of a cold pilgrim rolling mill to effect a recoil movement of the chuck upstream followed by a return to its original position, at least once per rolling cycle. The period during which the chuck is withdrawn with respect to its rolling position is used advantageously for example to carry out the rotation of the chuck and/or to cause a lubricant under pressure to circulate between the chuck and the pipe. The method is applied particularly to the rolling of pipes with a large section, with high reduction rates.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composite product, also referred to as cored wire, comprising a tubular metal casing having a welt-type seam, containing a core of compacted powder or granular material, which can be easily rolled up and then unrolled, without the risk of the seam coming undone. The composite product according to the invention comprises, on the outside wall of the casing and straddling the seam region, hollow impressed portions which are produced by cold deformation of the metal. These portions are in the form of grooves which are elongate transversely with respect to the axis of the composite product. The composite product according to the invention is used, in particular, for treating metal baths.

Abstract: A process is provided for executing the screwing of a threaded joint for steel tubes, designed especially for the petroleum industry, of the type having a male element (1) with external threading (3) and female element (2) with internal threading (4), as well as at least one pair of screwing limit stops (5, 6). A strain gauge which allows the instantaneous determination of longitudinal deformations of the external surface along a line of the female element (2) is applied to the external surface of the female element (2) at a certain distance from the plane of the screwing limit stop and on the side of said plane which is opposite to the threads (3, 4), and the screwing down of the joint is executed until the indications provided by the strain gauge corresponds to an extension of a predetermined value of the surface of the female element (2) along said line at the level of the gauge.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein concerns a drill stem intended for sinking shafts in the ground, especially for the oil and natural gas industry. It has on its outer periphery a surface of revolution providing a succession of hollow profiles with a rounded shape relative to the axis of the stem, said surfaces for revolution being adapted to rest against the internal faces of complementary shape of self-gripping slips which ensure holding of the drill string.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for machining a joint element for steel tubes, intended in particular for the petroleum industry, containing a truncated surface (2) and at least one screw stop.

Abstract: The method consists of a cold pilger mill to effect a recoil movement of the chuck upstream followed by a return to its original position, at least once per rolling cycle. The period during which the mandrel is withdrawn with respect to its rolling position is used advantageously for example to carry out the rotation of the mandrel and/or to cause a lubricant under pressure to circulate between the mandrel and the pipe. The method is applied particularly to the rolling of pipes with a large section, with high reduction rates.

Abstract: A method for cold rolling a tubular blank using a Pilger rolling mill, the tubular blank being rolled between a mandrel, lodged inside it, and the grooves of a pair of rolls, mounted within a stand which performs a back and forth motion along the axis of the tubular blank, the rolls being driven in rotation alternatively in one direction and in the other, in synchronism with the movements of the stand, a forward motion of the blank being done at least at proximity of the downstream neutral point. During at least a part of the return run of the stand, a holding back device, placed on the downstream side relative to the stand, prevents the displacement of the already rolled tubular blank along the rolling axis in the upstream direction during the return rolling run.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a new threaded joint for steel tubes, usable in particular in the petroleum industry, which contains a female element equipped with conical threads having an internal screw stop mating and a male element correspondingly threaded with a screw stop having a form corresponding to the female element. The male element stop and the female element stop are each manufactured by cold working using a tool capable of engaging in or on the threads of the corresponding element.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a continuous casting process for the production of semi-finished articles or blanks of hard steels such as bars, wires or tubes having a carbon content higher than 0.75%. In this process, the blank obtained by continuous casting is submitted to a secondary cooling under the mold, cut and within three minutes after cutting, introduced into a reheating furnace in which its temperature is brought to a level slightly lower than the solidus temperature, maintained for a short period, and finally elongated in the hot condition. In a preferred embodiment, the liquid steel is stirred during the continuous casting operation by means of magnetic fields induced in the steel by electromagnetic coils disposed around the blank thereby facilitating dissolution of carbides contained within the liquid steel.

Abstract: The process and the device according to the invention relate to the continuous casting of hollow bodies made of metals such as aluminum, copper, steels of all types or other metals or alloys. The process involves introducing the liquid metal into an annular space between an external mold and an internal mandrel, the liquid metal being subjected in the vicinity of the mandrel to the action of a moving magnetic field which drives it upward. This field is created by a magnetic rotor housed in the mandrel comprising a rotating part around which is arranged at least one spiral made of magnetized magnetic material made integral with the rotor by at least one collar. The process is applied, in particular, to the production of blanks intended for the manufacture of seamless tubes.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the determination of the make-up torque to be applied on a joint for pipe, destined to the petroleum industry according to which a reference mark is set on the male element and on the female element, so that when the two reference marks are brought to face each other, the make-up restriction stops (2) on the male element (1) and on the female element come into contact with each other; that after having applied a grease, we proceed to make-up by applying sufficient torque to cause one element to rotate with respect to the other one, at a predetermined angle beyond the point where the reference marks are facing each other, and we proceed to measure the torque; that this operation is repeated on a sufficient number of joints; and that a determination is made of the range of torques to be applied on the joints of this type with the grease that has been used.