Abstract: A gyroscope assembly is maintained in a park position during drilling activities. In the park position, a sensitive axis of a gyroscope in the gyroscope assembly is perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of a downhole tool. Maintaining the park position during drilling activities reduces the drift bias caused by overloading the input signal of the gyroscope due to rotation of the downhole tool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising from 25-75 wt. % of aromatic polycarbonate comprising melt polycarbonate and from 75-25 wt. % of polyester based on the combined weight of the aromatic polycarbonate and the polyester, wherein said polyester comprises poly(butylene terephthalate), and wherein said aromatic polycarbonate has an endcap level of at least 75 mol %. The present invention further relates to an article comprising or consisting of such a composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a sheet made of an aluminium alloy for manufacturing a stamped bodywork or structural part of a motor vehicle body, also referred to as a “body in white”, wherein said sheet has a yield strength Rp0.2 no lower than 60 MPa and a tensile elongation Ag0 no lower than 34%. The invention also relates to a method for making such a stamped bodywork or structural part for a motor vehicle body, made from said sheet and selected in the group including inner panels or linings for car doors, a passenger compartment floor, a boot floor, a spare wheel housing, or even a passenger compartment side.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a sheet made of an aluminium alloy for manufacturing a stamped bodywork or structural part of a motor vehicle body, also referred to as a “body in white”, wherein said sheet has a yield strength Rp0.2 no lower than 60 MPa and a tensile elongation Ag0 no lower than 34%. The invention also relates to a method for making such a stamped bodywork or structural part for a motor vehicle body, made from said sheet and selected in the group including inner panels or linings for car doors, a passenger compartment floor, a boot floor, a spare wheel housing, or even a passenger compartment side.

Abstract: A method for the production of swaged aluminum alloy parts, by production of a 0.5 mm-5 mm thick alloy strip made of 1-6 wt. % Mg, <1.2 wt. % Mn, <1 wt. % Cu, <1 wt. % Zn, <3 wt. % Si, <2 wt. % Fe, <0.4 wt. % Cr, Zr<0.3, other elements <0.1 each, total of <0.5, the remainder being Al, cutting a blank from the strip, locally or totally heating the blank at a temperature of 150-350° C. for <30 secs, and swaging the heated blank with the aid of heated tools, at least partially, at a temperature of 150-350° C. in the presence of a lubricant which is compatible with later operations. The swaged parts are automotive body work parts.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article having reduced susceptibility to mar and scratch formation during abrasion of its surface, wherein the article is derived from a composition comprising: (i) at least one rubber modified thermoplastic resin; (ii) a second rigid thermoplastic polymer present in a range of between about 10 wt. % and about 80 wt. %, based on the weight of resinous components in the composition; and (iii) at least one additive selected from the group consisting of (a) a silicone oil and (b) a hydrocarbon wax, said additive being present in an amount in a range of about 0.3 parts per hundred parts resin (phr) to about 3 phr.

Abstract: A method for the production of swaged aluminum alloy parts, by production of a 0.5 mm-5 mm thick alloy strip made of 1-6 wt. % Mg, <1.2 wt. % Mn, <1 wt. % Cu, <1 wt. % Zn, <3 wt. % Si, <2 wt. % Fe, <0.4 wt. % Cr, Zr<0.3, other elements <0.1 each, total of <0.5, the remainder being Al, cutting a blank from the strip, locally or totally heating the blank at a temperature of 150-350° C. for <30 secs, and swaging the heated blank with the aid of heated tools, at least partially, at a temperature of 150-350° C. in the presence of a lubricant which is compatible with later operations. The swaged parts are automotive body work parts.

Abstract: A molding composition has a bulk resin component formed from: a) 5 to 93 percent by weight of cycloaliphatic polyester resin such as poly(1,4-cyclohexane-dimethanol-1,4-dicarboxylate having a melt viscosity of at least 6000 poise; b) 5 to 93 percent by weight of an acrylate polymer or co-polymer; and c) 2 to 30 percent by weight of an impact modifier with a a shell comprising a repeating units derived from a C1-12 alkyl(meth)acrylate and a rubbery core having weatherability properties. The composition may further include a polycarbonate polymer or a styrene-acrylonitrile polymer as a phase compatabilizer as well as other conventional additives such as pigments, mineral fillers, antioxidants and the like. The composition has improved ductility, impact strength and weatherability.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in or relating to vacuum belt filters. It relates further to suction boxes for such filters and to a method of operation of the filters. More particularly, the invention relates to the supporting of the belt of the filter about the suction box so as to minimize drag of the belt and to minimize friction between the belt and the suction box and still seal the suction box. This is accomplished by means of conduits that have deformable walls and are located along the edges of the suction boxes, fluid support cushions being formed in the conduits. This is also accomplished by controlling the fluid support cushion according to the drag on the suction box, the suction pressure in the suction box and the rate of flow of fluid into the conduits to form the support cushion.