Abstract: A method for the selective decarburization of an iron based substrate, such as a silicon iron substrate, wherein the carbon present in the substrate is extracted by the selective deposition of a titanium nitride layer or film on the substrate.

Abstract: A drive device of the type utilizing the property of shape memory alloys comprising a first wheel (12) and a second wheel (16) drivingly coupled together by means of a wire loop (20) of a shape memory alloy and a generator and/or a fan (7) coupled as an integral part of the drive device in such a way that a forced cooling of the wire loop (20) is obtained.

Abstract: A method for vacuum impregnation of sintered materials, preferably vacuum impregnation of sintered bearings parts, with dry lubricants is disclosed. The impregnation is performed in the following way. The cleaned parts to be impregnated are placed in a glass basin containing a mixture of, for example, molybdenum disulphide and graphite, a thermosetting resin, a solvent and a thermosetting resin extender. The glass basin is placed in a vacuum chamber and the vacuum chamber is then vacuum pumped for a sufficiently long time in order to evacuate the air from the pores of the sintered parts. After that air is again let in into the vacuum chamber until normal air pressure is reached. The sintered parts are taken out and are allowed to air dry. The coating is then cured.