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Process for direct softening heat treatment of rolled wire rods

US4881987A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1989
Grant dateNov 21, 1989
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2009

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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 of: PA0 providing wire rods by hot- or warm-rolling, and 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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