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Tappet metallurgy

US4032334A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 1976
Grant dateJun 28, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 10, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C37/08
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An engine tappet has a specific composition of alloyed heat treated chilled iron to maintain the highest amount of carbides after thermal treatment to harden the matrix.

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