Method for producing a shape memory alloy member having specific physical and mechanical properties
US4881981A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22F1/006
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for adjusting the physical and mechanical properties of a shape memory alloy member of a known chemical composition comprising the steps of increasing the internal stress level and forming said member to a desired configuration and heat treating said member at a selected memory imparting temperature.
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