Patents by Inventor Andreas Künzler

Andreas Künzler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20180015566
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a mechanical component, by applying additive manufacturing, wherein the method includes depositing a powder material and locally melting and resolidifying the powder material, thereby providing a solid body, the method including choosing a powder material of a specified chemical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: ANSALDO ENERGIA IP UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas ETTER, Andreas KUENZLER, Fabian Ernesto GEIGER
  • Patent number: 9670572
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of post-built up heat treatment of an additively manufactured high strength component made of a gamma-prime strengthened superalloy based on Ni or Co or Fe or combinations thereof. An application of a rapid heating-up rate of 25 to 60° C./min in a specific temperature range during the first post-built heat treatment after additive manufacturing avoids or at least minimizes the gamma-prime precipitation in the component during heat-up. This results in crack-free components/articles compared to significant cracking present in conventionally heat treated components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: ANSALDO ENERGIA IP UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Etter, Roman Engeli, Andreas Kuenzler
  • Publication number: 20170021415
    Abstract: The application relates to the technology of producing three-dimensional articles by means of powder-based additive manufacturing, such as selective laser melting or electron beam melting. Especially, it refers to a Nickel-base superalloy powder on basis of Hastelloy X consisting of the following chemical composition: 20.5-23.0 Cr, 17.0-20.0 Fe, 8.0-10.0 Mo, 0.50-2.50 Co, 0.20-1.00 W, 0.04-0.10 C, 0-0.5 Si, 0-0.5 Mn, 0-0.008 B, remainder Ni and unavoidable residual elements and wherein the powder has a powder size distribution between 10 and 100 ?m and a spherical morphology and the ratio of the content of alloying elements C/B is at least 5 or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: ANSALDO ENERGIA IP UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas ETTER, Andreas KÜNZLER, Hossein MEIDANI
  • Publication number: 20150322557
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of post-built up heat treatment of an additively manufactured high strength component made of a gamma-prime strengthened superalloy based on Ni or Co or Fe or combinations thereof. An application of a rapid heating-up rate of 25 to 60° C./min in a specific temperature range during the first post-built heat treatment after additive manufacturing avoids or at least minimizes the gamma-prime precipitation in the component during heat-up. This results in crack-free components/articles compared to significant cracking present in conventionally heat treated components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas ETTER, Roman ENGELI, Andreas KUENZLER
  • Patent number: 9017605
    Abstract: A nickel-base superalloy is characterized by the following chemical composition (details in % by weight): 7.7-8.3 Cr, 5.0-5.25 Co, 2.0-2.1 Mo, 7.8-8.3 W, 5.8-6.1 Ta, 4.9-5.1 Al, 1.0-1.5 Ti, 1.0-2.0 Re, 0.11-0.15 Si, 0.1-0.7 Hf, 0-0.5 Nb, 0.02-0.17 C, 50-400 ppm B, remainder Ni and production-related impurities. The alloy is distinguished by a very high resistance to oxidation, resistance to corrosion and good creep properties at high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Alstom Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Mohamed Youssef Nazmy, Andreas Kuenzler, Claus Paul Gerdes
  • Patent number: 8906296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oxidation resistant Nickel alloy, characterized in the following chemical composition (in % by weight): 4-7 Cr, 4-5 Si, 0.1-0.2 Y, 0.1-0.2 Mg, 0.1-0.2 Hf, remainder Ni and unavoidable impurities. A preferred embodiment has the following chemical composition (in % by weight): 6 Cr, 4.4 Si, 0.1 Y, 0.15 Mg, 0.1 Hf, remainder Ni and unavoidable impurities. This alloy has an improved oxidation resistance and good creep properties at high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: ALSTOM Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Mohamed Youssef Nazmy, Andreas Künzler, Hanspeter Zinn, Giuseppe Bandiera
  • Patent number: 8764919
    Abstract: A cobalt-base superalloy chemical composition is disclosed which includes, in % by weight: 25-28 W; 3-8 Al; 0.5-6 Ta; 0-3 Mo; 0.01-0.2 C; 0.01-0.1 Hf; 0.001 -0.05 B; 0.01-0.1 Si; and remainder Co and unavoidable impurities. This superalloy can be strengthened by ?? dispersions and further dispersion mechanisms. Exemplary compositions can provide good oxidation properties and improved strength values at high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Alstom Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Mohamed Nazmy, Andreas Künzler, Markus Staubli
  • Patent number: 8696980
    Abstract: A nickel-base superalloy with improved degradation behavior consists essentially of the following chemical composition (details in % by weight): 7.7-8.3 Cr, 5.0-5.25 Co, 2.0-2.1 Mo, 7.8-8.3 W, 5.8-6.1 Ta, 4.9-5.1 Al, 1.3-1.4 Ti, 0.1-0.6 Pt, 0.1-0.5 Nb, 0.11-0.15 Si, 0.11-0.15 Hf, 200-750 ppm C, 50-400 ppm B, and the remainder Ni and production-related impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Alstom Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Mohamed Nazmy, Claus Paul Gerdes, Andreas Kuenzler
  • Publication number: 20140053956
    Abstract: The disclosure refers to a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional article, the method including successively building up the article from a metallic base material by means of an additive manufacturing process, thereby creating an article with a substantial anisotropy of its properties and heat treating the manufactured article at a sufficiently high temperature to reduce the anisotropy significantly by recrystallization and/or grain coarsening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: ALSTOM Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Thomas ETTER, Julius SCHURB, Lukas Emanuel RICKENBACHER, Andreas KÜNZLER
  • Publication number: 20140050609
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oxidation resistant Nickel alloy, characterized in the following chemical composition (in % by weight): 4-7 Cr, 4-5 Si, 0.1-0.2 Y, 0.1-0.2 Mg, 0.1-0.2 Hf, remainder Ni and unavoidable impurities. A preferred embodiment has the following chemical composition (in % by weight): 6 Cr, 4.4 Si, 0.1 Y, 0.15 Mg, 0.1 Hf, remainder Ni and unavoidable impurities. This alloy has an improved oxidation resistance, good creep properties at high temperatures and.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: ALSTOM Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Mohamed Youssef NAZMY, Andreas Künzler, Hanspeter Zinn, Giuseppe Bandiera
  • Patent number: 8435362
    Abstract: In a process for producing a large single-crystal component or directionally solidified component made of a nickel-based superalloy, the component is first cast into shape in a known manner to form a microstructure comprising dendrites, and then solution annealing for homogenizing the cast microstructure of the component and two-stage precipitation heat treatment are carried out. In order to avoid chemical inhomogeneities and internal stresses caused thereby, a HIP process with a pressure of higher than 160 MPa is carried out following the solution annealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: ALSTOM Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Mohamad Nazmy, Claus Gerdes, Andreas Künzler
  • Patent number: 8435443
    Abstract: An iron-based high-temperature alloy has the following chemical composition (values given being in % by weight): 20 Cr, 4 to 8 Al, at least one of the elements Ta and Mo with a sum of 4 to 8, 0-0.2 Zr, 0.02-0.05 B, 0.1-0.2 Y, 0-0.5 Si, remainder Fe. The alloy can be produced at low cost and is distinguished in comparison with the known prior art by outstanding oxidation resistance and good mechanical properties at high temperatures up to 1000° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: ALSTOM Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Mohamed Youssef Nazmy, Andreas Kuenzler, Markus Staubli
  • Publication number: 20120187093
    Abstract: A filler material for welding is characterized by the following chemical composition (amounts in % by weight): 0.05-0.15 C, 8-11 Cr, 2.8-6 Ni, 0.5-1.9 Mo, 0.5-1.5 Mn, 0.15-0.5 Si, 0.2-0.4 V, 0-0.04 B, 1-3 Re, 0.001-0.07 Ta, 0.01-0.06 N, 0-60 ppm Pd, max. 0.25 P, max. 0.02 S, remainder Fe and manufacturing-related unavoidable impurities. The material has outstanding properties, in particular a good creep rupture strength/creep resistance, a good oxidation resistance and a very high toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Mohamed Youssef Nazmy, Claus Paul Gerdes, Andreas Kuenzler, Sorin Keller
  • Publication number: 20120128527
    Abstract: A nickel-base superalloy is characterized by the following chemical composition (details in % by weight): 7.7-8.3 Cr, 5.0-5.25 Co, 2.0-2.1 Mo, 7.8-8.3 W, 5.8-6.1 Ta, 4.9-5.1 Al, 1.0-1.5 Ti, 1.0-2.0 Re, 0.11-0.15 Si, 0.1-0.7 Hf, 0-0.5 Nb, 0.02-0.17 C, 50-400 ppm B, remainder Ni and production-related impurities. The alloy is distinguished by a very high resistance to oxidation, resistance to corrosion and good creep properties at high temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Mohamed Youssef NAZMY, Andreas KUENZLER, Claus Paul GERDES
  • Patent number: 8153054
    Abstract: An iron-based high-temperature alloy is disclosed which contains the following chemical composition: 20% by weight Cr; 5 to 6% by weight Al; 4% by weight Ta; 4% by weight Mo; 3 to 4% by weight Re; 0.2% by weight Zr; 0.05% by weight B; 0.1% by weight Y; 0.1% by weight Hf; 0 to 0.05% by weight C; and remainder Fe and unavoidable impurities. The alloy can be produced at low cost and can possess outstanding oxidation resistance and good mechanical properties at temperatures up to 1200° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Alstom Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Mohamed Nazmy, Andreas Künzler, Giuseppe Bandiera, Hanspeter Zinn
  • Patent number: 8147748
    Abstract: A creep-resistant steel is characterized by the following chemical composition (values in % by weight): 9.0 to 12.0 Cr, 0.1 to 0.5 Mn, 2.3 to 3 Ni, 1.5 to 2.0 Mo, 0.1 to 0.4 V, 0.01 to 0.06 Nb, 0.08 to 0.16 C, 0.02 to 0.08 N, 0.004 to 0.012 B, 0.001 to 2 Ta, 0.001 to 0.5 La, 0.0001 to 1 Pd, maximum 0.005 P, maximum 0.005 S, maximum 0.05 Si, maximum 0.005 Sn, the remainder iron and unavoidable impurities. This steel is distinguished, as compared with commercial steels, by a greatly improved creep behavior at temperatures of 550° C. and above. Moreover, it has an improved resistance to embrittlement during long-term aging and comparatively high toughness. The steel is advantageously used as a material for gas turbine rotors which are exposed to high inlet temperatures in order to increase the efficiency of the gas turbine, but is also used for steam turbines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: ALSTOM Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Mohamed Nazmy, Markus Staubli, Andreas Kuenzler
  • Publication number: 20120000577
    Abstract: In a process for producing a large single-crystal component or directionally solidified component made of a nickel-based superalloy, the component is first cast into shape in a known manner to form a microstructure comprising dendrites, and then solution annealing for homogenizing the cast microstructure of the component and two-stage precipitation heat treatment are carried out. In order to avoid chemical inhomogeneities and internal stresses caused thereby, a HIP process with a pressure of higher than 160 MPa is carried out following the solution annealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Mohamed Nazmy, Claus Gerdes, Andreas Künzler
  • Patent number: 8048368
    Abstract: High-temperature materials, based on alloyed intermetallic NiAl, have the following chemical composition (values in % by weight): 26-30 Al, 1-6 Ta, 0.1-3 Fe, 0.1-1.5 Hf, 0.01-0.2 B, 0-1 Ti, 0.1-5 Pd, with the remainder Ni and production-related impurities. The materials have excellent properties, in particular good strength and extremely high oxidation resistance, at very high temperatures of 1300° C., for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: ALSTOM Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Mohamed Youssef Nazmy, Markus Staubli, Andreas Künzler
  • Patent number: 8007715
    Abstract: A steel has the following chemical composition (amounts in % by weight): 0.05-0.14 C, 8-13 Cr, 1-2.6 Ni, 0.5-1.9 Mo, 0.5-1.5 Mn, 0.15-0.5 Si, 0.2-0.4 V, 0-0.04 B, 2.1-4.0 Re, 0-0.07 Ta, 0-60 ppm Pd, remainder Fe and unavoidable impurities. The steel can be used effectively as a welding additive material and has outstanding properties at very high temperatures, in particular a good creep rupture strength/resistance and a good oxidation resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: ALSTOM Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Mohamed Nazmy, Paul Claus Gerdes, Andreas Kuenzler
  • Publication number: 20110194972
    Abstract: A nickel-base superalloy with improved degradation behavior consists essentially of the following chemical composition (details in % by weight): 7.7-8.3 Cr, 5.0-5.25 Co, 2.0-2.1 Mo, 7.8-8.3 W, 5.8-6.1 Ta, 4.9-5.1 Al, 1.3-1.4 Ti, 0.1-0.6 Pt, 0.1-0.5 Nb, 0.11-0.15 Si, 0.11-0.15 Hf, 200-750 ppm C, 50-400 ppm B, and the remainder Ni and production-related impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD
    Inventors: Mohamed Nazmy, Claus Paul Gerdes, Andreas Kuenzler