Materials and methods for producing shot of various sizes and compositions
US5511449A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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