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Hi-density sintered alloy and spheroidization method for pre-alloyed powders

US5641922A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1996
Grant dateJun 24, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F2998/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a process of forming a sintered article of powder metal comprising blending graphite and lubricant with a pre-alloyed iron based powder, pressing said blended mixture to shape in a single compaction stage sintering said article, and then high temperature sintering said article in a reducing atmosphere to produce a sintered article having a density greater than 7.4 g/cc.

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