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Method for monitoring quality of hot stamped components

US11554404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2020
Grant dateJan 17, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21D2211/008
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A controller alters a cycle time of a die arrangement, configured to hot stamp metal into components and having an active cooling system, based on an amount of heat transferred from the components to the active cooling system such that a grain structure of the components transitions from an austenitic state to a martensitic state.

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