Patent · US Expired

Method for in-line heat treatment of hot rolled stock

US6336980B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1999
Grant dateJan 8, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21D1/32
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for the rolling and heat treatment of elongated metal product of relatively small cross section, such as rods and bars, is described in which the elements required for the conduct of a variety of heat treatments are arranged in in-line disposition whereby any of several heat treatment procedures can be performed on the product without need for transferring the product to remotely located heat treatment facilities. The methods of performing various heat treatments through use of the disclosed apparatus are also described.

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