Process and apparatus for direct softening heat treatment of rolled wire rods
US4834345A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 30, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21D9/68
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Direct softening heat treatment of rolled wire rods comprises the steps: PA0 providing wire rods by hot- or warm-rolling, and PA0 immediately following rolling, coiling the rolled wire rods in an annealing furnace. Apparatus therefor comprises an annealing furnace provided with an externally or internally built coiler for rolled wire rods disposed adjacent to a rolling line of said wire rods, the coiler being disposed so as to directly receive the rolled wire rods.
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