Abstract: Disclosed is an ferritic stainless steel alloy that includes, by weight, about 20% to about 22% chromium, about 0% to about 0.5% nickel, about 0.5% to about 1.0% manganese, about 1.0% to about 2.5% silicon, about 1.5% to about 2.2% tungsten, about 1.3% to about 1.8% niobium, about 0.35% to about 0.45% carbon, and a balance of iron. The alloy is suitable for use in turbocharger turbine housing applications for temperature up to about 1050° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is an austenitic stainless steel alloy that includes, by weight, about 22% to about 28% chromium, about 3.5% to about 6.5% nickel, about 1% to about 6% manganese, about 0.5% to about 2.5% silicon, about 0.5% to about 1.5% tungsten, about 0.2% to about 0.8% molybdenum, about 0.2% to about 0.8% niobium, about 0.3% to about 0.6% carbon, about 0.2% to about 0.8% nitrogen, and a balance of iron. The alloy is suitable for use in turbocharger turbine housing applications for temperature up to about 1020° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is an austenitic stainless steel alloy that includes, by weight, about 22% to about 28% chromium, about 3.5% to about 6.5% nickel, about 1% to about 6% manganese, about 0.5% to about 2.5% silicon, about 0.3% to about 0.6% carbon, about 0.2% to about 0.8% nitrogen, and a balance of iron. Molybdenum, niobium, and tungsten are excluded. The alloy is suitable for use in turbocharger turbine housing applications for temperature up to about 980° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is an austenitic stainless steel alloy that includes, by weight, about 22% to about 28% chromium, about 3.5% to about 6.5% nickel, about 1% to about 6% manganese, about 0.5% to about 2.5% silicon, about 0.3% to about 0.6% carbon, about 0.2% to about 0.8% niobium, about 0.2% to about 0.8% nitrogen, and a balance of iron. Molybdenum and tungsten are excluded. The alloy is suitable for use in turbocharger turbine housing applications for temperature up to about 980° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ferritic stainless steel alloy that includes, by weight, about 20% to about 22% chromium, about 0% to about 0.5% nickel, about 0.5% to about 1.0% manganese, about 1.0% to about 2.5% silicon, about 1.5% to about 2.2% tungsten, about 1.3% to about 1.8% niobium, about 0.35% to about 0.45% carbon, and a balance of iron. The alloy is suitable for use in turbocharger turbine housing applications for temperature up to about 1050° C.

Abstract: A component for a turbocharger can include a shaft made of a first material where the shaft includes a turbine wheel end and a shaft axis; a turbine wheel made of a second material where the turbine wheel includes a shaft end and a turbine wheel axis; a weld joint formed by solidification of at least a portion of a weld pool that includes the first material and the second material, where the weld joint joins the turbine wheel end of the shaft and the shaft end of the turbine wheel and where the weld joint includes an inner radial border and an outer radial border; a reservoir disposed radially inwardly of the inner radial border of the weld joint; and a solidified portion of the weld pool disposed in the reservoir. Various other examples of devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a high-strength brass alloy includes, by mass %, about 1.3% to about 2.3% of aluminum (Al), about 1.5% to about 3.0% of manganese (Mn), about 1% maximum of iron (Fe), about 1% maximum of nickel (Ni), about 0.4% maximum of tin (Sn), about 0.5% to about 2.0% of silicon (Si), about 57% to about 60% of copper (Cu), less than about 0.1% of lead (Pb), and the balance of zinc (Zn) and inevitable impurities, with the proviso that the ratio of Si/Mn is in the range of about 0.3 to about 0.7, and with the further proviso that the “zinc equivalent” content according to the following formula: ZnEq=Zn+Si*10?Mn/2+Al*5 is from about 51% to about 58%.

Abstract: Disclosed is an austenitic stainless steel alloy that includes, by weight, about 16% to about 21% chromium, about 4.5% to about 5.5% nickel, about 2% to about 5% manganese, about 1% to about 2% silicon, about 0.8% to about 1.2% tungsten, about 0.4% to about 0.8% molybdenum, about 0.4% to about 0.6% niobium, about 0.4% to about 0.5% carbon, and a balance of iron. The alloy is suitable for use in turbocharger turbine housing applications for temperature up to about 1020° C.

Abstract: A hunting equipment rest for use in a tree stand allows the hunter quick access to a weapon, thereby avoiding excess movement. A rigid member is affixed to the tree by a cinch strap. The apparatus is initially positioned such that a first trunk rest, fixed to the rigid member, sits against the tree horizontally, and a second pivoting trunk rest sits against the tree vertically. The second pivoting trunk rest is fixed to a pivot arm. The combination is attached to the rigid member by a pivot pin. The apparatus is locked into place by lowering the pivot arm, which levers the second pivoting trunk rest toward the tree to create tension in the strap. Attached to the pivot arm is a weapon hook, which swivels horizontally. The rest is suitable for a variety of weapons, and is easily installed or removed. The apparatus does not harm the tree.

Abstract: The invention provides an austenitic ductile cast iron alloy composition including about 2.2% to about 2.4% by weight carbon; about 3.5% to about 4.0% by weight silicon; about 28% to about 29% by weight nickel; about 2.5% to about 3.0% by weight chromium; about 0.9% to about 1.1% by weight molybdenum; and greater than about 50% iron, wherein percentages are based on the overall weight of the composition. The invention further provides articles, such as turbocharger housings, prepared using the inventive alloys.

Abstract: A hunting equipment rest for use in a tree stand allows the hunter quick access to a weapon, thereby avoiding excess movement. A rigid member is affixed to the tree by a cinch strap. The apparatus is initially positioned such that a first trunk rest, fixed to the rigid member, sits against the tree horizontally, and a second pivoting trunk rest sits against the tree vertically. The second pivoting trunk rest is fixed to a pivot arm. The combination is attached to the rigid member by a pivot pin. The apparatus is locked into place by lowering the pivot arm, which levers the second pivoting trunk rest toward the tree to create tension in the strap. Attached to the pivot arm is a weapon hook, which swivels horizontally. The rest is suitable for a variety of weapons, and is easily installed or removed. The apparatus does not harm the tree.

Abstract: The invention provides an austenitic ductile cast iron alloy composition including about 2.2% to about 2.4% by weight carbon; about 3.5% to about 4.0% by weight silicon; about 28% to about 29% by weight nickel; about 2.5% to about 3.0% by weight chromium; about 0.9% to about 1.1% by weight molybdenum; and greater than about 50% iron, wherein percentages are based on the overall weight of the composition. The invention further provides articles, such as turbocharger housings, prepared using the inventive alloys.

Abstract: A titanium-aluminide turbine wheel (120, 220, 320, 420) is joined to the end of a shaft (110, 210, 310, 410) by utilizing a titanium surface on the end of the shaft to be joined to the wheel, and electron-beam welding the wheel onto the titanium surface on the shaft. A steel shaft (110, 310, 410) can have a titanium-containing end piece (130, 330, 430) mechanically joined (by brazing, bonding, or welding) to the end of the shaft, and the end piece can be directly electron-beam welded to the wheel. Alternatively, the shaft (210) can be formed as a titanium member and the end (212) of the shaft can be directly electron-beam welded to the wheel (220). In another embodiment, a ferrous end piece (330) is mechanically joined to the titanium-aluminide turbine wheel (320) and then the end piece is directly electron-beam welded to the end of a steel shaft (310). Alternatively, a silver-titanium alloy member (430) is sandwiched between the wheel (420) and a steel shaft (410) and is melted to join the parts together.

Abstract: A titanium-aluminide turbine wheel (120, 220, 320, 420) is joined to the end of a shaft (110, 210, 310, 410) by utilizing a titanium surface on the end of the shaft to be joined to the wheel, and electron-beam welding the wheel onto the titanium surface on the shaft. A steel shaft (110, 310, 410) can have a titanium-containing end piece (130, 330, 430) mechanically joined (by brazing, bonding, or welding) to the end of the shaft, and the end piece can be directly electron-beam welded to the wheel. Alternatively, the shaft (210) can be formed as a titanium member and the end (212) of the shaft can be directly electron-beam welded to the wheel (220). In another embodiment, a ferrous end piece (330) is mechanically joined to the titanium-aluminide turbine wheel (320) and then the end piece is directly electron-beam welded to the end of a steel shaft (310). Alternatively, a silver-titanium alloy member (430) is sandwiched between the wheel (420) and a steel shaft (410) and is melted to join the parts together.