Abstract: One or more masses of bonded particles of diamond, cubic boron nitride (CBN), and wurtzite boron nitride (WBN) are sandwiched between or encapsulated by two masses of cemented carbide bonded to the particle masses. In the preferred embodiment, the particle masses are comprised of (1) at least 70% by volume of said particles, and (2) a metallic phase comprised of the cementing agent of the carbide mass. The composite compacts find utility in drill bit, mining tool and wear part applications.A method for making such a composite compact comprises (1) placing within a reaction cell masses of abrasive particles and at least two carbide masses interleaved with the abrasive particle masses, (2) the masses are placed in the cell in such a manner to allow for the accommodation of pressure and (3) simultaneously subjecting the cell and the contents thereof to temperature and pressure conditions at which the particles are stable.

Abstract: A concrete wall form includes a support structure comprising a beam capable of functioning as a stringer or stiffback and which includes a bolt holding channel, a nailer channel and an internal channel for telescopically receiving an extension splice. A tie rod locking system is associated with the support structure for readily adjusting the forms.

Abstract: A glass fining sheet particularly suited for finishing rough ground vitreous surfaces to provide a surface finish which may be readily polished comprises a flexible, conformable backing sheet bearing a microcellular abrasive granule-resin matrix which, under use conditions and in the presence of an aqueous flow, generates a fining slurry. The fining sheet according to this invention is prepared by coating a flexible conformable backing sheet with a foamed liquid abrasive granule-resin coating composition comprised of liquid curable binder material, abrasive fining granules and sufficient compatible solvent to provide a coatable composition. Such coating provides a cellular layer which releases the fining abrasive granules at a controlled rate under use conditions.

Abstract: A sintered body of a ceramic composition for voltage non-linear resistor is produced by sintering an oxide semiconductor composition comprising a main component of zinc oxide and a minor component at 1100.degree. to 1400.degree. C.; then maintaining the sintered body in an inert gas such as N.sub.2, Ar and so on having an oxygen content of 0.1 to 21 vol. % at the temperature lower than the sintering temperature for a specific time; changing the atmosphere into an inert gas having an oxygen content of lower than 0.02 vol. % at 800.degree. to 1200.degree. C.; and cooling it.

Abstract: Organic bonded abrasive bodies such as snagging wheels and wheel segments for conditioning billets, slabs, and castings have abrading portions with 0 to 8% pores by volume, a low abrasive content of from 24 to 45% by volume of 4 to 36 grit size abrasive, substantially constant volume of a thermosetting resin of from 18 to 24% by volume and a high content of filler material constituting from 29% to 56% by volume of the body and wherein at least 80% by volume of the filler material is inorganic material.

Abstract: A system for mass producing prestressed concrete railroad ties using a slip-forming method of casting concrete over a plurality of molds arranged side by side and end to end on a casting bed; a specially equipped continuous casting machine for slip-forming the railroad ties in an upside-down orientation; techniques and equipment for separating and removing finished railroad ties from the casting bed; a plant layout to facilitate casting and handling operations; a specially adapted apparatus for rotating groups of railroad ties to permit stacking thereof in right-side-up orientation.

Abstract: A sintered, polycrystalline and fully dense chromium oxide body is prepared by heating a Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 powder compact at relatively low temperature on condition that a liquid of low-melting chromium oxide compound is formed partially in the compact during heating. In practice the compact buried in carbon powder is heated above 1350.degree. C. The porosity of the sintered body is controlled by changing the proportion of the amount of coarse particles and fine particles in the starting Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 powder. A sintered and crack-free body with uniform microstructure and without abnormal grain growth of Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 is obtained by the sintering of Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 powder compact with Cr metal powder.

Abstract: Alumina abrasive grains having a density of more than 3.75 g/cm.sup.3 and a hardness (Knoop) higher than 1,900 Kg/mm.sup.2 are disclosed as useful in manufacturing a grinding wheel with which sharp grinding is carried out under heavy loads. The grains are characterized in that the grain structure thereof is constructed of electrofused or high temperature calcined alumina coarse crystal particles and alumina fine crystal particles which are located between said alumina coarse crystal particles, the latter having particle sizes smaller than that of the former and being processed at a calcination temperature lower than that of the former, wherein said fine crystal particles are sintered integrally with said coarse crystal particles. The method of making the grains is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pipe lining apparatus includes a distributor head which throws cement mortar centrifugally against the interior of a pipe, a trowel which smooths the cement mortar and a liquid coating spray applicator which applies a curing control substance to the trowelled lining. The spray applicator comprises an air atomizing device which produces a very fine coating spray and blows it onto the freshly applied mortar lining without disturbing the lining. Also, in one embodiment the coating spray application is mounted to swing laterally with the trowel so as to be maintained centrally in the pipe.

Abstract: A cross flow filtration molding apparatus and method are disclosed which are particularly useful for forming complicated shapes from dispersions of particles in a liquid medium. Dispersion is pumped through a mold which has porous walls and a sufficient pressure differential is applied to drive a portion of the liquid medium through the porous walls which results in deposition of particles on the walls to form a shaped article. The shaped article may inherently have sufficient structural integrity, or it may be post-treated to provide additional structural integrity.

Abstract: A mould for producing a decorated article has a base part with a mould cavity and a lid part co-operating with but being movable away from the base part, the surface of the lid part facing the base part being substantially planar or part-cylindrical and extending beyond the wall of the base part. The wall of the base part preferably has a knife edge for engagement with the lid part. The method of producing the article comprises the steps of locating in a predetermined position on the lid part a carrier having ink thereon, charging the base part with plastics material, locating the lid part in a predetermined position on the base part so that the carrier extends beyond the co-operating wall of the base part, and rotationally moulding the article.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved abrasive material particularly useful as a dispersoid in metal matrices to provide articles of use having superior abrasive properties, especially at elevated temperatures. The improved abrasive material typically comprises silicon carbide particulate, the individual particles of which have a predominantly alumina coating thereon to inhibit dissolution of the particles in the metal matrix at high temperatures. The invention finds special application in abrasive blade tips for service in gas turbine engines, the tips comprising a nickel base or cobalt base superalloy having the alumina coated silicon carbide particles dispersed therein.

Abstract: A method of preparing refractory inorganic oxide fibers. A substantially liquid phase reaction mixture is formed consisting essentially of an inorganic oxide sol, e.g., an alumina sol, and a soluble, fiber-forming organic polymer, e.g., polyethylene oxide. The reaction mixture is concentrated, drawn into fibers and calcined.

Abstract: A diamond paste to be used for treating surfaces of workpieces comprising diamond powder in a mechanical mixture with surface-active and lubricating (cooling) components.

Abstract: Method for the production of cementitious compositions and aggregate derivatives of said compositions, and cementitious compositions and aggregates produced by said method, wherein fluidized bed combustion residue and pozzolanic material, such as pulverized coal combustion system fly ash, are incorporated in a cementitious mix. The mix is cast into desired shape and cured. If desired, the shape may then be crushed so as to result in a fluidized bed combustion residue-fly ash aggregate material or the shape may be used by itself.

Abstract: In order to manufacture a casting nozzle plate assembly, e.g., a sliding closure of a slide plate and collector nozzle, without having to further machine the working surface of one assembly a mold is arranged on a trued slab. A refractory concrete is poured into the mold while the mold is vibrated. The concrete is allowed to harden before being separated from trued slab. The resulting assembly has a smooth work (e.g., sliding) surface for contact with another element.

Abstract: Compacts are provided in which one or more single crystal diamonds, having a largest dimension of at least one millimeter, are embedded in the polycrystalline matrix which may be made of diamond; cubic boron nitride (CNB); and silicon and silicon carbide bonded diamond, CBN, or mixtures of diamond and CBN. The single crystal diamond is from 10-90 volume percent of the compact.The compacts (except for the silicon and silicon carbide variety) are made by high pressure-high temperature processing generally in the range of 50 Kbar at 1300.degree. C. to 85 Kbar at 1750.degree. C.They have applications in several fields, for example, wire drawing die blands, cutting tool blanks, and anvils for high pressure apparatus.

Abstract: A process for producing high density sintered product which comprises molding a composite of an inorganic powder and an organic resin, burning off the organic resin, coating the surface of the molding with a rubber film, pressing said moldings under 2 ton/cm.sup.2 or more of isostatic pressure, and sintering.

Abstract: A molding process for forming a three-dimensional article in layers. In one embodiment, a matrix comprising a planar grid-like member having a plurality of openings formed therethrough is employed. In an initial layer, casting material and mold material are deposited in selected openings to form a portion of the article in that layer with the casting material surrounded by the mold material. The matrix is located sequentially in adjacent layers and in each layer, the selective deposition of casting and mold material is repeated whereby the article is formed layer by layer from the casting material held in place by the mold material. The casting material is solidified and the mold material is removed.In another embodiment, planar layers of material are sequentially deposited. In each layer, prior to the deposition of the next layer, a portion of its area is solidified to define that portion of the article in that layer.

Abstract: A mass of cubic boron nitride (CBN) crystals, aluminum or aluminum alloy and a silicon carbide ceramic substrate are disposed in a container which is placed within a pressure-transmitting powder medium. Pressure ranging from about 20,000 psi to about 200,000 psi is applied to the powder medium resulting in substantially isostatic pressure being applied to the container and its contents. To the resulting shaped substantially-isostatic system of powder-enveloped container, heat and pressure are applied simultaneously whereby the aluminum or aluminum alloy is liquefied and infiltrated through the interstices between the CBN crystals and diffused into the contacting face of the silicon carbide substrate sufficiently to produce, upon cooling, an adherently bonded integral composite.