Abstract: Punch and counter punch plates are fabricated from chromium containing alloys, essentially consisting of, each in percent by weight, carbon in the range of 0 to 1.1, silicon in a maximum of 1.0, manganese in a maximum of 1.5, chromium in the range of 11.0 to 17.5, molybdenum in the range of 0 to 1.5, nickel in the range of 0.35 to 10.0, copper in the range of 0 to 4.5, vanadium in the range of 0 to 0.5, cobalt in the range of 0 to 1.5, niobium in the range of 0 to 0.45, titanium in the range of 0 to 1.5, nitrogen in the range of 0 to 0.1, the remainder being iron and impurities resulting from the manufacturing conditions.

Abstract: There is disclosed a high strength stainless steel consisting essentially of not more than 0.10% C., more than 1.5% and not more than 2.95% Si, less than 0.5% Mn, not less than 4.0% and not more than 8.0% Ni, not less than 12.0% and not more than 18.0% Cr, not less than 0.5% and not more than 3.5% Cu, not more than 0.15% N and not more than 0.004% S, wherein the total content of C and N is not less than 0.10%, the balance is Fe and incidental impurities, said steel satisfies the relations A'>42, and 35<Md(N)<95, wherein A'=17.times.(C % / Ti %)+0.70.times.(Mn %)+1 x-(Ni %)+0.60.times.(Cr %)+0.76 (Cu %)-0.063.times.(Al %) and Md(N)=580-520 (C %)-2 (Si %)-16 (Mn %)-16 (Cr %)-23 (Ni %)-300 (N %)-26 (Cu %). This steel is inexpensive and can be provided with high strength and high ductility by cold working and aging.

Abstract: A nonmagnetic austenitic stainless steel and articles such as drill collars or boat shafts fabricated therefrom, the steel having a 0.2% yield strength of at least 100 ksi (689 N/mm.sup.2), improved resistance to intergranular stress corrosion, good ductility, good corrosion resistance and low magnetic permeability, and consisting essentially of, in weight percent, from greater than 0.05% to about 0.10% carbon, greater than 14% to about 18% manganese, about 15% to about 20% chromium, about 1% to about 3.5% nickel, about 0.3% to about 0.55% nitrogen, about 0.10% to about 0.5% vanadium, about 1.0% maximum copper, about 1.0% maximum molybdenum, about 1.0% maximum silicon, about 0.04% maximum phosphorous, about 0.03% maximum sulfur, and balance essentially iron.

Abstract: A method of producing an alloy containing at least one major ingredient selected from the group consisting of iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), and Nickel (Ni) and having low contents of sulphur, oxygen, and nitrogen, comprises steps of:(a) holding a molten alloy in a container selected from the group consisting of a lime crucible, a lime crucible furnace, a converter and a ladle lined with a basic refractory consisting of 15-85% of calcium oxide (CaO), and 15-75% of magnesium oxide (MgO), wherein said alloy consists essentially of at least one major ingredient selected from the group consisting of iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), and cobalt (Co);(b) adding at least one additive, based on the molten alloy, into said molten alloy in an atmosphere selected from the group consisting of a non-oxidizing atmosphere and a vacuum, wherein said additive is selected from the group consisting of aluminum (Al), aluminum alloys, silicon and silicon alloys;(c) desulphurizing, deoxidizing and denitrifying said molten alloy under an atmosphere

Abstract: A galling and corrosion resistant austenitic stainless steel alloy is disclosed containing in weight percent about______________________________________ w/o ______________________________________ Carbon 0.25 Max. Manganese 2.0-7.0 Silicon 1.0-5.0 Phosphorus 0.05 Max. Sulfur 0.3 Max. Chromium 12-20 Nickel 2.0-7.75 Molybdenum 3 Max. Copper 3 Max. Nitrogen 0.35 Max. ______________________________________the balance being essentially iron. To attain its unique properties the alloy must be balanced so as to contain no more than about 10% ferrite. The % Ni+1/2(% Mn) must not be less than 5.5% and not greater than 1/8[11(% Si)+42], and the sum of the (% C+% N) is at least 0.15%. Care must be taken that when the amount of silicon present is less than about 2.25%, at least about 4.0% manganese is present.

Abstract: A chromium-nickel-copper, age-hardenable martensitic stainless steel having improved machinability in the solution-treated and also in the age-hardened condition. The steel has carbon plus nitrogen up to 0.08%, preferably 0.05 or 0.035% for purposes of improved machinability.

Abstract: A highly pitting resistant duplex stainless steel alloy is provided which comprises, in weight percentage, C: 0.10% and below; Si: 1.5% and below; Mn: 2.0% and below; Cr: 25.0% to 27.0%; Ni: 5.0% to 7.5%; Cu: 1.5% to 3.5%; N: 0.15% and below; Mo: 0.5% and below; and the remaining portion being substantially Fe to form the material of the highly pitting resistant duplex stainless steel alloy.

Abstract: A magnetooptical recording medium comprises a ternary amorphous magnetic alloy of Tb-Fe-Co.

Abstract: A method of producing a weld overlay on a ferrous base metal surface, by applying to the surface by electric arc welding a plurality of layers of an austenitic stainless steel filler of specific composition, and providing a flux which produces a substantially fully austenitic overlay at least in the uppermost layer. The overlay has improved machinability, metal-to-metal wear resistance and corrosion resistance, and the capability of work hardening.