Abstract: There is disclosed a novel aluminum alloy bearing which exhibits a more excellent fatigue resistance than conventional bearings even under such conditions of use as at a high temperature and under a high load. The aluminum alloy bearing has an aluminum bearing alloy layer containing, by weight, 1 to 10% Zn, 0.1 to 5% Cu, 0.05 to 3% Mg, 0.1 to 2% Mn, 0.1 to 5% Pb, 0.1 to 2% V, and 0.03 to 0.5% in total of Ti--B, and further may optionally contain not more than 8% Si, 0.05 to 0.5% Sr, and Ni, Co and Cr. The alloy may be bonded to a steel metal back sheet, and a surface layer may be formed on the surface of the bearing. By use of the composition of the alloy of the invention, the fatigue resistance of the aluminum alloy bearings has been improved, and such an improved bearing can fully achieve a bearing performance even under severe conditions of use as at high temperature and under a high load.

Abstract: A slide bearing which is preferably used in combination with a low-rigid aluminum alloy housing. The slide bearing has a high coefficient of thermal expansion so that it can satisfactorily follow up deformation of the housing, and the bearing also has an excellent heat radiation property. In the slide bearing, an overly bearing layer having a thickness of 3 to 50 .mu.m is provided on a copper alloy layer having a coefficient of thermal expansion of 15.times.10.sup.-6 /.degree.C. or more, a coefficient of thermal conductivity of 0.40 cal/cm sec .degree.C. or more and 0.2% proof stress of 295N/mm.sup.2 or more. As occasion demands, the slide bearing may be (1) provided with an intermediate layer between the copper alloy layer and the overlay bearing layer, or (2) flash-plated on an entirety surface of the bearing.

Abstract: A sliding bearing has a back metal made of a copper alloy which has a high followability with respect to deformation of a light alloy housing, and with this construction, the sliding bearing is excellent in fretting resistance and migration resistance. The multi-layer sliding bearing for a light alloy housing includes an aluminum alloy bearing layer, and a back metal layer, the back metal layer being made of a copper alloy which has a thermal expansion coefficient of not less than 15.times.10.sup.-6 /.degree.C., a 0.2% yield strength of not less than 295 N/mm.sup.2 and a heat transfer coefficient of not less than 0.40 Cal/cm.cndot.sec.cndot..degree.C. A Pb-alloy overlay layer can be formed on the bearing layer. A bonding layer can be formed between the bearing layer and the back metal layer. A flash plating layer can be formed on an entire surface of the bearing.

Abstract: A copper alloy sliding bearing of a three-layer structure comprises a steel back metal layer of a high strength, a copper alloy layer, and an overlay. The steel back metal layer contains 0.15-0.26% by weight of carbon, and the steel back metal layer has a 0.2% yield strength of not less than 440 N/mm.sup.2. With this structure, even under severe conditions of use in an internal combustion engine of a high-speed design, in which an increased inertia force is applied to the housing, the followability of the bearing relative to the deformation of the housing is enhanced, and the bearing performance such as an anti-fretting property and an anti-seizure property is excellent.

Abstract: In a ceramic lid for sealing a semiconductor device mount portion of a ceramic package substrate having a semiconductor device mounted thereon, a seal layer disposed in an outer peripheral edge portion of a lid is formed by a solder comprising 2 to 15 wt % of Bi, 2.0 to 6.0 wt % of Sn, 0.5 to 2.0 wt % of In, 0.5 to 2.0 wt % of Ag and the balance of Pb, through an Ag--Pt system underlying metallized layer. A semiconductor package comprising a semiconductor package substrate and a lid is sealed by the lid.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium includes a successively formed uneven underlayer and magnetic layer. In the process of forming the underlayer, grains of an alloy, whose melting point is in the range of approximately 100 degrees centigrade to approximately 350 degrees centigrade, are deposited on a substrate by using either an evaporation or a sputtering method, while maintaining the substrate temperature at a temperature which allows molten spheres of the alloy to be formed. The preferred alloys include Zn, Mg, Al, In, and Sn systems whose melting points fall within the above-mentioned temperature range. The preferred substrate temperatures are not higher than the melting point of the alloy to be deposited plus 50 degrees centigrade, and most preferably, temperatures equal to approximately the melting point of the alloy to be deposited minus 20 degrees centigrade. The result is a magnetic recording medium suitable for practical use which can be fabricated at a low cost.

Abstract: A method of electrically connecting a semiconductor package to a substrate by using bump contacts formed by heating the tip of an alloy wire and directly joined to aluminum alloy wiring lines, an alloy wire for such a purpose, and a semiconductor device constructed by electrically connecting a semiconductor package to a substrate by such a method. The alloy wire is produced by drawing an alloy material produced by quench solidifying an alloy containing Pb, Sn or In as a principal element, and an additive element or additives elements. The tip of the alloy wire is heated to form a ball to be joined to the aluminum alloy wiring line as a bump contact. The Brinell hardness number of the ball is H.sub.B 6 or higher.

Abstract: A slide member includes a surface layer of a Pb alloy on a slide surface for a mating member, and the crystal form of the Pb alloy is formed such that the orientation index in a (h00) plane by Miller indices is in a range of 50 to 100%.

Abstract: A method of treating a terne coating to accelerate the patina on the terne coating. The terne coated metal is coated with a specially formulated asphalt based paint which produces a semi-transparent or translucent, dull finish on the terne coated metal. The coated terne coated metal is then exposed to the natural atmospheric elements for at least six months wherein such time enhanced oxidation of lead and tin occurs.

Abstract: A fabrication method of strengthening metallic alloys by composite technology has been developed by mixing steel shots or aggregates with conventional alloys, thus preventing cold flow or creep. Preventing creep is advantageous in thermal plugs which must withstand fluid pressure without leakage until subjected to dangerous temperatures such as caused by fire. The matrix alloy primarily consists of some or all of copper, magnesium, bismuth, tin, lead, cadmium, and indium and the particle material is preferably iron or steel. New alloys exhibit a higher strength against a hydrostatic gas pressure than that of conventional matrix phase containing no reinforcing particles, while maintaining the melting temperature of new alloys in the same range of conventional unreinforced matrix alloy. The mixing of steel particles with the matrix is achieved by employing a flux such as ammonium chloride.

Abstract: Steel sheet coated with a relatively insoluble, inorganic, corrosion resistant coating. A silicate coating is formed on a steel sheet by rinsing the sheet for at least 30 seconds in an alkaline aqueous solution containing 0.005 M silicate, 0.005 M metal salt and having a temperature of at least 25.degree. C. The sheet is dried to form an adherent silicate coating having a thickness of at least 2 nm prior to being treated with an aqueous solution containing 0.5-5 vol.-% silane. If the sheet is painted, the silane film forms an adherent bond between the paint and the silicate coating. A silane treated silicate coating minimizes red rusting on terne coated steel by sealing pin holes. A silane treated silicate coating also provides good corrosion protection and paint adherence on cold-rolled or galvanized steel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite plating film for sliding members, essentially containing at least one of the alloy elements selected from tin, indium, antimony, and copper; inorganic particles; and lead; the composition of the composite plating film being:a) at least one of the alloy elements selected from tin, indium, antimony, and copper . . . 2 to 30 weight % in total;b) inorganic particles . . . 0.3 to 25 volume %; andc) lead . . . the balance.

Abstract: A laminate material or workpiece with a backing layer and a functional layer, in particular a friction bearing layer, with the structure of a solid but fusible dispersion with a matrix and at least one component which is dispersed in the matrix and which at least in the solid condition is insoluble in the material of the matrix or is soluble only in an amount which is smaller than the amount present, or with the structure of a substantially fusible mixture which is fixedly combined in itself and which can be used for tribological purposes, of components which are not soluble in each other or which are soluble only in an amount which is smaller than the amount present, possibly partially in crystal-like form, is transformed at the exposed surface of the functional layer into another structure in respect of the dispersion alloy or the mixture by melting and extremely rapid cooling from the molten condition, so that fine globular distribution of the undissolved components occurs and the material of the surface r

Abstract: A Pb-based overlay alloy of a plain bearing contains 3%-20% of In and more than 0.5% to 9% of Sb, and, preferably 0.1%-5% of Ag, Cu, Ni, and/or Mn, and exhibits improved properties at a high temperature and corrosive condition of deteriorated lubricating oil.

Abstract: A composite coating for electrical connectors is provided. The coating contains a ductile metal matrix and an uniformly dispersed polymer component. The polymer component is present in a concentration effective to reduce frictional forces generated when inserting an insertion component into a socket. The composite coating has lower friction and improved fretting corrosion resistance as compared to an electrodeposited tin coating. One preferred coating contains 0.5 weight percent polytetrafluoroethylene in a tin matrix.

Abstract: A multilayer sliding material which is used, in particular, as the material of the bearings in internal combustion engines, comprising a steel backing layer, a bearing layer of copper-based alloy bonded to the steel backing layer, a silver or silver alloy plating layer bonded to the bearing layer, and a surface layer of lead-based alloy bonded to the silver or silver alloy plating layer, the silver or silver alloy plating layer having a thickness of more than 3 microns but not more than 50 microns. The multilayer sliding material having a thick plating layer of silver or silver alloy, excels in seizure-resisting.

Abstract: A covering frame for roof windows, doors, facade linings or auxiliary materials, the covering including a lead apron forming a water-tight transition. The lead apron has an aluminum layer glued to the top of the lead layer. The aluminum layer protects the lead layer to reduce the likelihood of cracks arising in the lead apron, as well as prevents the leaching of the lead due to weathering. At the same time, the aluminum layer provides for a permanent, decorative appearance of the lead apron. Further protection is available against atmospheric corrosion by applying a coat of paint to the aluminum layer. Preferably, the lead apron is corrugated and pleated together with the aluminum layer.

Abstract: In a laminate for friction bearing elements which contains, on a metallic support layer, an anti-friction layer comprising an aluminum alloy containing nickel, manganese and lead, there is additionally provided bismuth or copper which improve considerably the bearing properties and also facilitate the surface machining by chip removal of the anti-friction layer. It is of particular advantage if the aluminum alloy has the addition of both bismuth and copper, resulting in considerably improved sliding characteristics and improved emergency running properties in addition to substantially improved properties regarding strength, dynamic loadability, fatigue strength and good machinability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coated steel sheet valuable for the production of a fuel vessel, in which a first covering layer comprising a Pb-Sn alloy as the main component is formed on a substrate comprising a steel sheet and an undercoat covering layer composed of at least one member selected from Ni, Co and Cu, which is formed on the surface of the steel sheet according to need, a second covering layer containing a compound containing Pb and P is formed on the first covering layer, a third covering layer containing at least one member selected from Sn, Ni and Co is formed on the second covering layer, and according to need, the surface portion of the third covering layer is modified with a treating liquid containing a phosphoric acid ion or a chromic acid ion. This coated steel sheet shows a highly improved corrosion resistance, forming processability, solderability, and weldability.

Abstract: A quaternary overlay bearing alloy used as a surface layer of a sliding bearing consist by weight of Cu in an amount sufficient more than 3% to substantially improve seizure property not more than 6% of Cu, 1-10% of In, not less than 0.1 but less than 5% of Sn, and the balance lead and incidental impurities.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are an overlay alloy used for surface layer of a sliding material and consisting, by weight, of Cu within the range of 0.1 to 6%, In within the range of 1 to 10% and the balance Pb and incidental impurities, and a composite sliding material comprising an surface layer consisting of said overlay alloy. The overlay alloy can further include Sn not more than 8%.

Abstract: A composite sliding structure has a surface layer, a bond layer bonded to the surface layer, an intermediate layer bonded to the bond layer and a backing layer bonded to the intermediate layer. The surface layer is an alloy consisting essentially of 0.1-6.0% Cu and the balance Pb, an alloy consisting essentially of 0.1-6.0% Cu, 0.5-16.0% In and the balance Pb, an alloy consisting essentially of 0.5-16% In and the balance Pb, or any one of these alloys also containing 4% or less Sn. The bond layer is Cu, an alloy consisting essentially of 0.5-20.0% Zn and the balance Cu, an alloy consisting essentially of 0.1-4.0% Sn and the balance Cu, Ni, an alloy consisting essentially of 0.5-20.0% Zn and the balance Ni, or an alloy consisting essentially of 0.1-4% Sn and the balance Ni. The intermediate layer is Al, an alloy consisting essentially of 1.0-13.0% Si, 1.5-6.0% Zn and the balance Al, an alloy consisting essentially of 1.5-13.0% Si and the balance Al, an alloy consisting essentially of 0.1-4.

Abstract: A high tensile strength fibrous material is coated with an extruded, corrosion-resistant metal to form a composite wire which is used in the formation of a grid element for a battery.

Abstract: A magneto-optical recording medium comprises a transparent substrate and a magneto-optical recording layer overlaid on the transparent substrate. The magneto-optical recording layer is formed by alternately overlaying a plurality of thin layers containing a rare earth metal-transition metal alloy for magneto-optical recording, and a plurality of thin layers containing at least one metal selected from the group consisting of gold, silver, lead, magnesium, copper, and iridium which are solid solution non-formable metals.

Abstract: Band or wire shaped material consisting of a metal alloy containing at least phosphorus and tin, for example, phosphor bronze or a similar material, and comprisng an outer coating made of a tin-lead alloy. When the phosphorus content of the metal alloy ranges from 0.03 to 0.13 percent by weight, and preferably from 0.05 to 0.06 percent by weight, the tin content of the metal alloy is greater than or equal to 7 percent by weight. When the tin content amounts to less than 7 percent by weight of the metal alloy, the phosphorus content is greater than 0.13 percent by weight of the alloy, and preferably is between 0.27 and 0.35 percent by weight of the alloy.

Abstract: Soft-solder alloys for connecting ceramic parts without permetallization comprising 86 to 99% lead or tin, 0 to 13% silver and/or copper, 0 to 10% indium and 1 to 10% titanium and/or zirconium.

Abstract: Chipping, flaking, and cracking of mechanical galvanizing coatings applied on metal substrates is prevented by interposing between successive layers of plating metal, which are used in galvanizing the metal substrate, a layer of cushioning metal. Each interposed layer of cushioning metal imparts malleability to the coating such that chipping, cracking, and flaking is prevented or substantially reduced. The plating metal is preferably zinc, while the cushioning metal is preferably tin, lead, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Composite sheet material, used for shielding magnetism and electromagnetic waves, principally made of an electrodeposited iron foil, as the core, with a thickness of at least 10 .mu.m which is applied on either side surface thereof a plating layer with a respectively predetermined metal, and of, a covering layer which is formed of a suitable sheet-like material and which is to be laminated on at least one of the two plating layers through the medium of an adhesive layer. A variety of products utilizing this composite sheet material as an essential elements thereof which stretches over a wide field wherein magnetic and electronic shield is required, for example: magnetic-card holders; magnetic-card protection cases or boxes; envelopes and containers for keeping and transporting magnetic recording media; wallpapers for various special rooms, etc.

Abstract: A shielding article assembled by piling a plurality of multilayer sheets and fastening the sheets at one or both end portions, the multilayer sheet comprising an aluminium layer and a lead layer, wherein the thickness of the aluminium layer, the lead layer and the multilayer sheet are 10 to 100 .mu.m, twice the aluminium layer and 50 to 400 .mu.m, respectively. The shielding article is useful for shielding radioactive rays or sound and has excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance.

Abstract: A magnetic recording member with a thin metallic antifriction protection overcoat formed over a magnetic layer. The overcoat is soft ductile and low stress and includes a metal selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, silver, gold, cadmium, indium, tin and lead or an alloy of one or more of these metals, and may include less than 20 percent by weight of antimony, bismuth, thallium or copper to improve wear resistance or impede corrosion. In one preferred embodiment the antifriction overcoat is an alloy of silver, lead and antimony formed with N layers where 10.ltoreq.N.ltoreq.40. The even layers are richer in a selected metal of the alloy than the odd layers in order to produce adjacent layers with different lattice or microstructural and associated mechanical properties so that there tends to be parallel shear between adjacent layers under shearing stress of head impact or friction.

Abstract: A plain bearing comprising a support and a galvanically deposited bearing alloy deposited on said support in a thickness of about 0.01 to 0.1 mm from a bath containing metallic fluoroborates. The bearing alloy is a copper-free alloy of only tin, antimony and lead and consisting essentially of 16 to 40% by weight tin, 8 to 11% by weight antimony and the balance lead. The support comprises a steel support covered with lead or tin-bronze and a nickel containing barrier layer.

Abstract: The bearing is composed of a strong metallic backing, a softer metallic support layer, and a galvanically applied metallic anti-friction layer, the support layer and the anti-friction layer being of mutually different metals or metallic alloys. An intermediate layer is provided between the support layer and the anti-friction layer. The intermediate layer is made as a layer which prevents or limits diffusion of metallic components from the anti-friction layer into the supporting layer and vice versa, and is composed of a binding layer, entering into a lasting surface bond with the material of the anti-friction layer, and of an underlayer, entering into a lasting surface bond with the material of the support layer.

Abstract: Insulated multiwire electric cable formed of solderable electric conductors protected by a lead alloy, remaining individually separate even after an operation for the electric insulation of their ply with electric conductors individually coated with a layer of an alloy which comprises for 100% by weight of alloy, a lead content greater than 90% by weight.

Abstract: A multilayer metal/organic polymer composite which has a formable thermoplastic polymer layer, a first metal layer adhered to the polymer layer and a second metal layer adhered to the first metal layer. The first metal layer is formed either from one metal or from an alloy of two or more metals. Suitable alloys are those which begin melting at a temperature within a range of from about 85 to 150 percent of the forming temperatures in degrees Kelvin of the polymer layer. If the first meal layer is formed from one metal, the metal is suitably, copper, silver, nickel or manganese. The second metal layer is a metal or an alloy of two or more metals that melts at a temperature which is less than that at which the first metal layer melts.

Abstract: A product useful in the manufacture of printed circuits includes a carrier layer of copper having a thickness on the order of about 10-15 microns. A thin layer of copper having a thickness in the range of 1-12 microns, and which will provide the conductive path for the printed circuit, is secured to the copper carrier by an intermediate metallic layer positioned therebetween and secured to both layers of copper. The intermediate layer has a thickness in the range of 0.1-2.0 microns and is selected from the group consisting of nickel, a nickel-tin alloy, a nickel-iron alloy, lead and a tin-lead alloy. The intermediate layer adheres sufficiently to the thin layer of copper to prevent removal thereof during the etching process which removes the carrier layer of copper. The described thin metallic foil is bonded upon opposite sides of a suitable dielectric which may be a reinforced or non-reinforced epoxy or any one of a number of other suitable materials for forming the core of a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of aligned eutectics as thin films is provided. The components of the eutectic are deposited in overlying planar layers on a suitable substrate to form a preform and a molten zone, having predetermined characteristics, is established and caused to traverse the preform melting and intermixing the deposited layers leaving the solidified thin film eutectic in its path.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sliding shoe for a rotatable swash-plate type refrigerant gas compressor. This shoe is slidably connected between a rotatable swash-plate and a ball rotatably engaged with a piston. One of the major surfaces of the shoe slidably contacts a sliding surface of the swash-plate. A sliding surface of the shoe facing the swash-plate is formed with a flat plane at its center portion and chamfered surface at the remaining portion of the sliding surface. At least the sliding plane of the shoe is coated with a lead alloy. According to the present invention, even if the swash-plate type compressor has no lubrication, abrasion and seizing of the shoe can be reduced to a great extent.

Abstract: A product useful in the manufacture of printed circuits includes a carrier layer of copper having a thickness on the order of about 10-15 microns. A thin layer of copper having a thickness in the range of 1-12 microns, and which will provide the conductive path for the printed circuit, is secured to the copper carrier by an intermediate metallic layer positioned therebetween and secured to both layers of copper. The intermediate layer has a thickness in the range of 0.1-2.0 microns and is selected from the group consisting of nickel, a nickel-tin alloy, a nickel-iron alloy, lead and a tin-lead alloy. The intermediate layer adheres sufficiently to the thin layer of copper to prevent removal thereof during the etching process which removes the carrier layer of copper. The described thin metallic foil is bonded upon opposite sides of a suitable dielectric which may be a reinforced or non-reinforced epoxy or any one of a number of other suitable materials for forming the core of a printed circuit board.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lead bullet having a coating comprised of a thermoplastic composition of molybdenum disulfide and Nylon 11. Nylon 11 per se and other coatings are also disclosed. The coating minimizes or prevents deposition of lead along the barrel and other mechanisms of a firearm. To apply the coating, the bullet is initially degreased and heated to clean its surfaces. A phosphate coating is applied and the bullet is heated to a temperature of at least 425.degree. F. The heated bullet is then disposed in blended molybdenum disulfide and Nylon 11 powder, Nylon 11 per se, or other coating materials to obtain a coating thickness within a range of 1-12 mils. The coated bullet is subsequently heated to at least 367.degree. F. to fuse and to densify the coating on the bullet.

Abstract: The application discloses a method of terne coating, and a terne coated product, wherein the tin content of the terne is substantially lower than in conventional terne, without the need for other alloying elements in substitution for tin, such as zinc, antimony, silver, and phosphorus. The tin content of the terne bath is lowered below conventional percentages, to between about 2% and about 6.5% and the terne coated product, upon emerging from the coating bath, is jet finished. Such a terne coat has improved solderability and appearance with no change in pinhole frequency. Coating weight control is easier than with a terne coat having 7% or more tin in the bath.

Abstract: Corrosion resistant coatings are applied to metal tubing while substantially continuously moving the metal tubing through a series of stations. The process comprises the sequential steps of flowing by gravity a zinc-rich thermosetting coating suspended in a volatile carrier onto the tubing, the viscosity of the coating composition being such that it flows around and completely covers the external surface of the tubing, removing excess coating by means of an air blower arranged circumferentially around the tubing and sequentially heating the coated tubing first to volatize off the carrier and then more rapidly to crosslink the thermosetting coating composition.

Abstract: A method of improving steel-backed antifriction alloy; composite strips and products therefrom, wherein the antifriction alloys previously deposited on the steel backing strip are subjected throughout the strip length to a spot-by-spot fusion operation performed by a highly-concentrated energy beam (electron or other), the intensity and displacement rate of said beam being adjusted in respect of the composite strip in such a manner as to afford a spot-by-spot fusion of the anti-friction alloys to a depth equal to the anti-friction layer thickness; and a method wherein concentration of said energy beam is adjusted so as to enable the mass surrounding any given melting spot to cause an abrupt cooling of said spot when the energy beam is moved to an adjoining spot.

Abstract: A dry process high sensitivity imaging film includes a solid, high optical density and substantially opaque film of dispersion imaging material deposited on a substrate. The film of dispersion imaging material comprises a plurality of separate layers of different and substantially mutually insoluble metal components having relatively high melting points and relatively low melting point eutectics, and interfaces between said layers having relatively low melting points.

Abstract: A multi-layered plain slide bearing having a metal base layer, and having a slide layer which is carried by the base layer and which comprises a copper-lead-tin binary or ternary alloy that has been applied to the base layer and that has an unusually high cooper content. The slide layer can contain, by weight, from 20% to 70% of copper, at least 15% and at the most 80% of lead, and from 0% to 30% of tin, and can also optionally contain indium, cadmium or other like metals. The slide bearing can further include a run-in layer which covers the slide layer, and which contains copper, tin, indium and/or lead or their oxides, sulfides or phosphides.

Abstract: A multi-layer metal bearing for use in a large-size engine or the like has three layers including a steel backing layer, a bonding or an intermediate layer of aluminum or aluminum alloy, and a bearing alloy layer consisting of more than 50% up to 65% by weight of tin, more than 0.5% up to 1.5% by weight of copper, and the remainder being essentially aluminum. The hardness of this bearing alloy at a relatively high temperature such as 100.degree. C. or higher is in the mid-range between that of the convention Al/Sn bearing alloy having 50% by weight or less of tin and that of the conventional white metal bearing alloy. This multi-layer metal bearing for use in a large-size engine presents a remarkably improved resistances against load and fatigue.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and installation for making stainless els coated with a lead-based alloy and having undergone annealing. The surface of the product is first prepared by mechanical treatment, then the product is pre-coated by known techniques such as hot tin-plating, after which the annealing treatment is effected, followed by the final coating. Such products may be used, inter alia, in the manufacture of car radiators.

Abstract: A nickel or cobalt layer is electroplated from a fluoborate bath directly onto a lead or lead alloy or tin or tin alloy sublayer, which has been electroplated onto a metal surface. Microcracked chrome is electroplated over the nickel or cobalt layer. With a nonconductive plastic substrate, the sublayer is electroplated onto a metal film which was deposited on the plastic by an electroless method. The plated product includes a sublayer of about 0.05 to 2 mils lead or lead alloy or tin or tin alloy, a second layer of about 0.05 to 2 mils nickel or cobalt, and an outer layer of about 0.001 to 1 mil chrome.

Abstract: This invention is the production of a plain bearing having an aluminum interlayer and a metal overlay on the interlayer. The overlayer is for example cast on the interlayer so that it can constitute substantially the final bearing surface without machining after casting or roll-bonding. In order to enable the overlay to be cast on, the interlayer is abraded while below the surface of a tinning or other coating material in a material so that oxides can be removed from the aluminium surface and the coating applied to it without its becoming re-oxidised, and then the overlay can be applied to the coating.

Abstract: A method of producing layers of lead and its alloys on workpieces made of ferrous alloys comprising dipping the workpieces to be coated into a two-layer bath, the upper layer of which is a bath of aluminum or its alloys, and the bottom layer of which is a bath of lead or its alloys. The workpieces are then taken out of the deeper layer of the bath of lead and its alloys by pulling them through the upper layer of the bath of aluminum and its alloys, or by pulling the workpieces through the bath of metal, provided in a vessel connected with the bottom layer of the bath.The temperature of both baths, the upper bath and of the bath in the vessel connected with the bottom bath, is maintained within the range of 150.degree. C to 900.degree. C. The temperatures of the bath of the upper layer, of the bath of the bottom layer, and of the bath in the vessel connected with the bath of the bottom layer are equal or differ from each other by 50.degree. C to 750.degree. C.

Abstract: Cold reduced, annealed steel strip and sheet stock having 0.2% yield strength of 45 to 65 ksi with an elongation of at least 25%, or having a yield strength of at least 90 ksi with an elongation of at least 10%. A low carbon steel (0.02-0.10% C) typical of rimmed or drawing steel analysis is preferably vacuum degassed, and 0.02% to 0.18% columbium is added. The casting is hot rolled, coiled not higher than 1300.degree. F., cold reduced 40% to 70%, and annealed at low temperature for a time sufficient to restore desired ductility without substantially decreasing yield strength.