Apparatus for forming a thixoforged copper base alloy cartridge casing
US4638535A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2005 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22C1/12
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process and apparatus for forming a thin-walled, elongated member having superior strength properties from an age hardenable copper base alloy is described herein. A slug or billet of a slurry cast, age hardenable copper base alloy is formed into a semi-solid slurry having about 10% to about 30% of the alloy in a liquid phase. The semi-solid slurry is then thixoforged to form the thin-walled, elongated member. Thereafter, the member is age hardened to provide a product having desired strength properties. The process and apparatus of the instant invention may be utilized to form cartridge casings.
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