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Tooling for supporting metal parts during heat treatment

US9903656B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2013
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21D9/0068
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A support tooling for supporting at least one metal part that is to be subjected to heat treatment or shaped while hot, the tooling including: a stationary support structure presenting a determined shape that corresponds to the general shape of each metal part that is to be supported; first holder elements arranged on one side of each part; second holder elements arranged on the other side of each part; and at least one spring type resilient element placed between the support structure and each first or second holder element so as to hold the part throughout the duration of heat treatment. The support structure, the first and second holder elements and the resilient element(s) are made of thermostructural composite material.

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