Abstract: A decorative laminate is disclosed, including a first laminate layer containing an anti-microbial agent and a second laminate layer. A decorative layer is disposed selectively between the first laminate layer and the second laminate layer. The first and second laminate layers include a thermoplastic fluoropolymer material. The first laminate layer, the decorative layer, and the second laminate layer are laminated together to form the decorative laminate, which is configured for application to a structural component.

Abstract: A decorative laminate is disclosed, including a first laminate layer containing an anti-microbial agent and a second laminate layer. A decorative layer is disposed selectively between the first laminate layer and the second laminate layer. The first and second laminate layers include a thermoplastic fluoropolymer material. The first laminate layer, the decorative layer, and the second laminate layer are laminated together to form the decorative laminate, which is configured for application to a structural component.

Abstract: A decorative laminate is disclosed, including a first laminate layer containing an anti-microbial agent and a second laminate layer. A decorative layer is disposed selectively between the first laminate layer and the second laminate layer. The first and second laminate layers include a thermoplastic fluoropolymer material. The first laminate layer, the decorative layer, and the second laminate layer are laminated together to form the decorative laminate, which is configured for application to a structural component.

Abstract: A decorative laminate is disclosed, including a first laminate layer containing an anti-microbial agent and a second laminate layer. A decorative layer is disposed selectively between the first laminate layer and the second laminate layer. The first and second laminate layers include a thermoplastic fluoropolymer material. The first laminate layer, the decorative layer, and the second laminate layer are laminated together to form the decorative laminate, which is configured for application to a structural component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing an Al/TiC nanocomposite material comprising an aluminum matrix in which particles comprising nano-sized TiC are dispersed. It comprises: a) preparing a first powder mixture by contacting a graphite powder with a titanium aluminide powder of the formula Al3Ti, both powders having micro- or higher sized particles; b) preparing a second powder mixture by mechanosynthesis of the first powder mixture, the second powder mixture being formed in all or part by particles comprising both titanium aluminide and graphite; c) compressing the second powder mixture to obtain one or more greens; d) reactively sintering the green(s), thereby the Al/TiC nanocomposite material is obtained.

Abstract: A device for tensioning a preform made from interlaced fibers is applied to tension the preform used in a process for fabricating a part made from a ceramic matrix composite material. During this process, the preform is tensioned before and during its densification using the tensioning device (100), which comprises a main body (2), a first assembly element (3) and a second assembly element (4) and a control rod, rotation of the control rod causing translation of the second assembly element, separation of the first and second assembly elements from each other and tensioning of the preform along the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing an Al/TiC nanocomposite material comprising an aluminum matrix in which particles comprising nano-sized TiC are dispersed. It comprises: a) preparing a first powder mixture by contacting a graphite powder with a titanium aluminide powder of the formula Al3Ti, both powders having micro- or higher sized particles; b) preparing a second powder mixture by mechanosynthesis of the first powder mixture, the second powder mixture being formed in all or part by particles comprising both titanium aluminide and graphite; c) compressing the second powder mixture to obtain one or more greens; d) reactively sintering the green(s), thereby the Al/TiC nanocomposite material is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for tensioning a preform made from interlaced fibres and a process for fabricating a part made from a ceramic matrix composite material, using this preform. During this process, the preform is tensioned before and during its densification using the tensioning device (100), which comprises a main body (2), a first assembly element (3) and a second assembly element (4) and a control rod, rotation of the control rod causing translation of the second assembly element, separation of the first and second assembly elements from each other and tensioning of the preform along the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for manufacturing, shaping, and machining of a part made of a shape memory alloy, comprising a single step in which the said part is fabricated, shaped and machined simultaneously in a single operation by a cutting machining process such as turning. The invention is also related to the part prepared by this process, which is particularly a helical spring with adjacent turns. In particular, this part may be used in actuator or actuator/sensor type devices.

Abstract: A joint to be used with a coupling tool for coupling first and second axially aligned hubless pipe end sections. The joint includes an outer sleeve and an inner liner disposed within the outer sleeve. A pair of diametrically opposed cylindrically shaped lugs are positioned on the outer surface of the outer sleeve. The axis of each lug is oriented perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the outer sleeve for mating engagement with a slot formed in the coupling tool. The pipe end sections are retained by compression of the liner in abutting relationship with a lip formed on the interior surface of the outer sleeve. The lugs are positioned equidistant from the axial ends of the outer sleeve for insertion of the pipe end sections easily within either axial end of the sleeve.