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Method for the thermal treatment of foundry pieces made from an alloy based on aluminium and foundry pieces with improved mechanical properties

US7776168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2003
Grant dateAug 17, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22F1/047
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of heat-treating a casting made of an aluminum-based alloy including an alloy of aluminum, silicon, and magnesium comprising heat treating the casting at a first temperature range for a first duration; gradually cooling the casting to a second temperature having a second temperature range; maintaining the casting at the second temperature range for a second duration; quenching the casting; and age hardening the casting.

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