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Materials and methods for producing shot of various sizes and compositions

US5511449A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 1994
Grant dateApr 30, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 24, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F9/08
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are apparatus and method for the manufacture of metallic shot for use in shotguns. The apparatus and method fractionate molten shot material within a reservoir system. Subsequent descent of the molten shot material is controlled through a temperature-regulated environment producing shot of superior sphericity and uniformity.

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