Treatment of iron powder compacts, especially for magnetic applications
US5993729A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F2998/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Post-compaction treatments of iron compacts to improve the mechanical strength of the compacts are provided. Powder is compacted into the desired part. The part is then subjected to a strengthening operation. This operation involves a heat treatment at a moderate temperature combined with an optional resin impregnation. The heat treatment is done at a temperature sufficient to increase the mechanical properties of the compact while maintaining the magnetic losses low for the required application. Impregnation with an insulating binder can be effected to increase the mechanical strength of the part without creating electric contacts between the powder particles.
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