ULTRASONIC ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING A CERAMIC HORN

An acoustic system for applying vibratory energy including a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source. The horn defines an overall length and wavelength, and at least a leading section thereof is comprised of a ceramic material. The leading section has a length of at least 1/8 the horn wavelength. In one preferred embodiment, an entirety of the horn is a ceramic material, and is mounted to a separate component, such as a waveguide, via an interference fit. Regardless, by utilizing a ceramic material for at least a significant portion of the horn, the ultrasonic system of the present invention facilitates long-term operation in extreme environments such as high temperature and/or corrosive fluid mediums. The present invention is useful for fabrication of metal matrix composite wires. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

Ultrasonic energy system and method including a ceramic horn

An acoustic system for applying vibratory energy including a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source. The horn defines an overall length and wavelength, and at least a leading section thereof is comprised of a ceramic material. The leading section has a length of at least the horn wavelength. In one preferred embodiment, an entirety of the horn is a ceramic material, and is mounted to a separate component, such as a waveguide, via an interference fit. Regardless, by utilizing a ceramic material for at least a significant portion of the horn, the ultrasonic system of the present invention facilitates long-term operation in extreme environments such as high temperature and/or corrosive fluid mediums. The present invention is useful for fabrication of metal matrix composite wires.

Method of making metal matrix composites

Methods for making metal matrix composite articles such as wires and tapes. The metal matrix composites include a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix. The fibers are selected from the group of ceramic fibers, boron, carbon fibers, and mixtures thereof.

METHOD OF MAKING METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES

Methods for making metal matrix composite articles such as wires (59) and tapes. The metal matrix composites include a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers (51) in a metal matrix. The fibers are selected from the group of ceramic fibers, boron, carbon fibers, and mixtures thereof. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Metal matrix composite wires that include a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix. The wire exhibits zero breaks over a length of at least 300 meters when tested according to a specified test.

METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE WIRES, CABLES, AND METHOD

Metal matrix composite wires (59) that include a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers (51) in a metal matrix. The wire exhibits zero breaks over a length of at least 300 meters when tested according to a specified test. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE WIRES, CABLES, AND METHOD

Metal matrix composite wires (59) that include at least one tow comprising a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers (51) in a metal matrix. The fibers are selected from the group of ceramic fibers carbon fibers, and mixtures thereof. The wires have certain specified characteristics such as roundness values, roundness uniformity values, and/or diameter uniformity values. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

Ultrasonic energy system and method including a ceramic horn

An acoustic system for applying vibratory energy including a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source. The horn defines an overall length and wavelength, and at least a leading section thereof is comprised of a ceramic material. The leading section has a length of at least ⅛ the horn wavelength. In one preferred embodiment, an entirety of the horn is a ceramic material, and is mounted to a separate component, such as a waveguide, via an interference fit. Regardless, by utilizing a ceramic material for at least a significant portion of the horn, the ultrasonic system of the present invention facilitates long-term operation in extreme environments such as high temperature and/or corrosive fluid mediums. The present invention is useful for fabrication of metal matrix composite wires.

Ultrasonic energy system and method including a ceramic horn

An acoustic system for applying vibratory energy including a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source. The horn defines an overall length and wavelength, and at least a leading section thereof is comprised of a ceramic material. The leading section has a length of at least 1/8 the horn wavelength. In one preferred embodiment, an entirety of the horn is a ceramic material, and is mounted to a separate component, such as a waveguide, via an interference fit. Regardless, by utilizing a ceramic material for at least a significant portion of the horn, the ultrasonic system of the present invention facilitates long-term operation in extreme environments such as high temperature and/or corrosive fluid mediums. The present invention is useful for fabrication of metal matrix composite wires.

Ultrasonic energy system and method including a ceramic horn

An acoustic system for applying vibratory energy including a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source. The horn defines an overall length and wavelength, and at least a leading section thereof is comprised of a ceramic material. The leading section has a length of at least the horn wavelength. In one preferred embodiment, an entirety of the horn is a ceramic material, and is mounted to a separate component, such as a waveguide, via an interference fit. Regardless, by utilizing a ceramic material for at least a significant portion of the horn, the ultrasonic system of the present invention facilitates long-term operation in extreme environments such as high temperature and/or corrosive fluid mediums. The present invention is useful for fabrication of metal matrix composite wires.

Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Metal matrix composite wires that include at least one tow comprising a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix. The fibers are selected from the group of ceramic fibers carbon fibers, and mixtures thereof. The wires have certain specified characteristics such as roundness values, roundness uniformity values, and/or diameter uniformity values.

ULTRASONIC ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING A CERAMIC HORN

An acoustic system for applying vibratory energy including a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source. The horn defines an overall length and wavelength, and at least a leading section thereof is comprised of a ceramic material. The leading section has a length of at least 1/8 the horn wavelength. In one preferred embodiment, an entirety of the horn is a ceramic material, and is mounted to a separate component, such as a waveguide, via an interference fit. Regardless, by utilizing a ceramic material for at least a significant portion of the horn, the ultrasonic system of the present invention facilitates long-term operation in extreme environments such as high temperature and/or corrosive fluid mediums. The present invention is useful for fabrication of metal matrix composite wires.

ULTRASONIC ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING A CERAMIC HORN

An acoustic system for applying vibratory energy including a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source. The horn defines an overall length and wavelength, and at least a leading section thereof is comprised of a ceramic material. The leading section has a length of at least 1/8 the horn wavelength. In one preferred embodiment, an entirety of the horn is a ceramic material, and is mounted to a separate component, such as a waveguide, via an interference fit. Regardless, by utilizing a ceramic material for at least a significant portion of the horn, the ultrasonic system of the present invention facilitates long-term operation in extreme environments such as high temperature and/or corrosive fluid mediums. The present invention is useful for fabrication of metal matrix composite wires.

Ultrasonic energy system and method including a ceramic horn

An acoustic system for applying vibratory energy including a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source. The horn defines an overall length and wavelength, and at least a leading section thereof is comprised of a ceramic material. The leading section has a length of at least ⅛ the horn wavelength. In one preferred embodiment, an entirety of the horn is a ceramic material, and is mounted to a separate component, such as a waveguide, via an interference fit. Regardless, by utilizing a ceramic material for at least a significant portion of the horn, the ultrasonic system of the present invention facilitates long-term operation in extreme environments such as high temperature and/or corrosive fluid mediums. The present invention is useful for fabrication of metal matrix composite wires.

Method of making metal matrix composites

A method for making a continuous, elongated metal composite article is disclosed. The method includes immersing an evacuated plurality of substantially continuous fibers of ceramic boron or carbon into a contained volume of molten metallic matrix material under a vacuum. Then ultrasonic energy is used to cause vibration to permit a portion of the molten metal matrix material to infiltrate into the plurality of fibers at atmospheric pressure. The plurality of fibers are then withdrawn from the volume of material under conditions which permit the material to solidify to provide a continuous, elongated metal composite article comprising a plurality of at least one of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned ceramic, boron, or carbon fibers in a metal matrix. The article comprises at least 15 percent by volume of the fibers, and has a length of at least 10 meters.

Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Metal matrix composite wires that include a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix. The wire exhibits zero breaks over a length of at least 300 meters when tested according to a specified test.

Ultrasonic energy system and method including a ceramic horn

An acoustic system for applying vibratory energy including a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source. The horn defines an overall length and wavelength, and at least a leading section thereof is comprised of a ceramic material. The leading section has a length of at least 1/8 the horn wavelength. In one preferred embodiment, an entirety of the horn is a ceramic material, and is mounted to a separate component, such as a waveguide, via an interference fit. Regardless, by utilizing a ceramic material for at least a significant portion of the horn, the ultrasonic system of the present invention facilitates long-term operation in extreme environments such as high temperature and/or corrosive fluid mediums. The present invention is useful for fabrication of metal matrix composite wires.

Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Metal matrix composite wires (59) that include at least one tow comprising a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers (51) in a metal matrix. The fibers are selected from the group of ceramic fibers carbon fibers, and mixtures thereof. The wires have certain specified characteristics such as roundness values, roundness uniformity values, and/or diameter uniformity values.

Method of coating alumina particles with refractory material, abrasive particles made by the method and abrasive products containing the same

Abrasive particles comprising a core of alumina-based mineral coated by cathodic arc deposition with a metal boride, carbide, or nitride refractory material are provided. The core can be fused alumina or an alumina-based ceramic. Improved abrasive products having at least a portion of their conventional abrasive particles replaced with the coated abrasive particles are also provided.

Method of coating alumina particles with refractory material, abrasive particles made by the method and abrasive products containing the same

Abrasive particles comprising a core of alumina-based mineral coated by cathodic arc deposition with a metal boride, carbide, or nitride refractory material are provided. The core can be fused alumina or an alumina-based ceramic. Improved abrasive products having at least a portion of their conventional abrasive particles replaced with the coated abrasive particles are also provided.

Metallmatrixverbunddrähte, kabel und herstellungsverfahren

Metallmatrixverbunddrahte, kabel und verfahren

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