Disclosed is a method for calibrating an ultrasonic measuring device (1), the device being intended to characterise a liquid metal, the probe comprising: - a measurement emitter (11) configured to emit an incident ultrasonic wave into the liquid metal; - a receiver (21) configured to detect an ultrasonic wave reflected or diffracted by an inclusion in the liquid metal, following emission of the incident ultrasonic wave; and - a processing unit, configured to determine the amplitude of the detected ultrasonic wave, the method being characterized in that it comprises a phase of calibrating the probe by applying, upstream of the probe, a standing acoustic wave propagating in the liquid metal so as to retain inclusions by acoustophoresis.
An additive manufacturing method, applied to the following aluminum alloy composition, in percentages by weight: - at least one alloying element chosen from: Zr, Hf, Sc and Er, in a mass fraction of 0.40 to 1.60% each and/or in total; - Fe, in a mass fraction of 0.40 to 2.35%; - Cr, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 3.20%.
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding
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C23C 24/04 - Impact or kinetic deposition of particles
An additive manufacturing method, applied to the following aluminum alloy composition, in percentages by weight: - at least one alloying element chosen from: - Zr, Hf, Sc and Er, in a mass fraction less than or equal to 0.65% each and in total; - Fe, in a mass fraction of 0.50 to 2.35%; - Cr, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 3.20%.
TRIVIUM PACKAGING GROUP NETHERLANDS B.V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
Jarry, Philippe
Guiglionda, Gilles
Duport, Franck-Olivier
Abstract
The invention relates to an aluminium alloy composed of, in % by weight: 0.05% to 0.6% silicon, 0.05% to 0.6% iron; 0.05% to 1.0% manganese; 0.001% to 0.5% barium; 0.001% to 0.5% strontium; 0.001% to 0.15% titanium; up to 1.0% copper; up to 0.4% magnesium; up to 0.15% chromium; up to 0.15% zinc; up to 0.15% vanadium; up to 0.20% zirconium; the other elements being up to 0.05% each and 0.15% in total, the remainder being aluminium. The invention also relates to a manufacturing process and products, in particular wrought products, comprising the alloy according to the invention, in particular a container body, intended to receive a pressurised or non-pressurised content.
B21C 23/18 - Making uncoated products by impact extrusion
C22C 21/02 - Alloys based on aluminium with silicon as the next major constituent
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
C22F 1/043 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with silicon as the next major constituent
An additive manufacturing method applied to an aluminium alloy comprising the following alloying elements (in wt.%): - at least one alloying element chosen from: - Zr, Hf, Sc and Er, in a mass fraction of 0.40 to 1.60%; - Fe, in a mass fraction of 0.03 to 1.85%; - Mg, in a mass fraction of 2.50 to 3.95%.
An additive manufacturing method applied to the following aluminum alloy composition, in weight percentages: - at least one alloying element chosen from: Zr, Hf, Sc and Er, in a mass fraction of 0.01 to 1.60% each and in total; - Fe, in a mass fraction of 0.05 to 3.00%; - Cr, in a mass fraction of 0.50 to 4.00%; - Mg, in a mass fraction of 0.01 to 3.50%.
00); the measurement emitter and the receiver are submerged or placed facing a reference medium (6), the reference medium comprising a target (7). The method comprises moving the target facing the probe into various measurement positions. The gain is adjusted depending on a number of positions for which the amplitude of the detection signal is within a predetermined range.
The invention relates to a method for characterizing a liquid metal, the method employing a probe (1), comprising: - a measurement emitter (11) configured to emit an incident ultrasonic wave into the liquid metal; - a receiver (21) configured to detect an ultrasonic wave reflected or diffracted by the liquid metal, following emission of the incident ultrasonic wave; the method comprising a normalization of the ultrasonic wave detected by the receiver by a normalization amplitude. The normalization amplitude is determined experimentally, based on ultrasonic waves detected while the metal is considered to be free of inclusions of detectable size.
A preparation method for preparing cooling water which aims to reproduce a target cooling water by using at least two aqueous solutions selected from an industrial water solution, a cationic ion exchange resin-treated water solution, a demineralized water solution and an aqueous solution containing Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions; a casting method using the cooling water obtained according to the preparation method; and a casting device (100) including the preparation device.
B22D 11/124 - Accessories for subsequent treating or working cast stock in situ for cooling
B22D 11/22 - Controlling or regulating processes or operations for cooling cast stock or mould
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Scientific and technological services, namely research and design services in the fields of aeronautics, automotive and packaging; Scientific and technological services, namely analysis, technical research, industrial research, design engineering and technical project planning in the fields of aeronautics, automotive and packaging; Research and development services for others in the fields of aeronautics, automotive and packaging; Engineering drawing services; packaging design
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METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY PART IMPLEMENTING AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE WITH PREHEATING
A method for manufacturing a part (20) including forming successive metal layers (201 . . . 20n), stacked on each other, each layer being formed by depositing an aluminum alloy (15), the aluminum alloy being subjected to an energy input so as to melt down and form said layer when solidifying, the method being characterized in that:
during the manufacture of the part, before the formation of each layer, the aluminum alloy powder is maintained at a temperature higher than or equal to 25° C. and lower than 160° C. or comprised from 300° C. to 500° C.;
the method includes applying, to the part, a post-manufacture heat treatment at a temperature comprised from 300° C. to 400° C.;
the post-manufacture heat treatment begins with an increase in temperature, the increase being performed at a temperature rise rate higher than 5° C. per minute;
the method does not include solution heat treatment followed by quenching.
A method for manufacturing a part (20) comprising a formation of successive metal layers (201…20n), which are stacked on one another, each layer being formed by depositing a filler metal (15, 25), energy being supplied to the filler metal in such a way that the filler metal melts and, upon solidification, constitutes said layer, the method being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminum alloy comprising the following alloying elements (in % by weight): - at least one alloying element chosen from: Zr, Hf and Er, in a weight fraction of greater than or equal to 0.30 each and in total; - at least one alloying element chosen from: Cr, V, Ti and Mn, in a weight fraction of greater than 0.50% each and in total; - Fe, in a weight fraction of from 0.10% to 2.50%; - optionally Co, La, Ce, mischmetal, W, Ta, Mo, Nb, Ni, Cu, Ag, Si, Sc, Mg, Zn, Li, Nd, Y, Tm, Lu, Yb, Sr, Ba, Sb, Bi, Ca, P, B, In, Sn and impurities; the remainder being aluminum.
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1nn) that are stacked on one another, each layer being formed by depositing a filler metal (15, 25), energy being supplied to the filler metal in such a way that the filler metal melts and, upon solidification, constitutes said layer, the process being characterised in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminum alloy comprising the following alloying elements (in wt.%): - at least one alloying element chosen from among: Zr, Hf and Er, in a weight fraction of greater than or equal to 0.30 each and in total; - at least one alloying element chosen from among: Co, La, Ce, mischmetal, W, Ta, Mo and Nb, in a weight fraction of at least 0.10 each and in total; and in a weight fraction of less than 5.00% each; and in a weight fraction of less than 7.00% in total; - optionally Fe, Ni, Si, Cu, Ag, Sc, Cr, V, Ti, Mn, Mg, Zn, Li, Nd, Y, Tm, Lu, Yb, Sr, Ba, Sb, Bi, Ca, P, B, In, Sn and impurities; the remainder being aluminium.
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding
The invention relates to a preparation method for preparing cooling water which aims to reproduce a target cooling water by using at least two aqueous solutions selected from an industrial water solution, a cationic ion exchanger-treated water solution, a demineralised water solution and an aqueous solution containing Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions. The invention also relates to a casting method using the cooling water obtained according to the preparation method and to a casting device (100) comprising the preparation device.
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B22D 11/049 - Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into open-ended moulds for direct chill casting, e.g. electromagnetic casting
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The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201...20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said method being characterized in that the part has a specific grain structure.
The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201...20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said method being characterized in that the part has a specific grain structure.
The invention also relates to a part obtained by means of this method and an alternative method.
The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201...20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said method being characterized in that the part has a specific grain structure.
The invention also relates to a part obtained by means of this method and an alternative method.
The alloy used in the additive manufacturing method of the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with exceptional properties.
The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said filler metal consisting of an aluminium alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements:
Zr, in a mass fraction of 0.60 to 1.40%,
Mn, in a mass fraction of 2.00 to 5.00%,
Ni, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%,
Cu, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%.
The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said filler metal consisting of an aluminium alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements:
Zr, in a mass fraction of 0.60 to 1.40%,
Mn, in a mass fraction of 2.00 to 5.00%,
Ni, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%,
Cu, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%.
The invention also relates to a part obtained by means of the method.
The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said filler metal consisting of an aluminium alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements:
Zr, in a mass fraction of 0.60 to 1.40%,
Mn, in a mass fraction of 2.00 to 5.00%,
Ni, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%,
Cu, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%.
The invention also relates to a part obtained by means of the method.
The alloy used in the additive manufacturing method of the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with exceptional properties.
Process for manufacturing a part (20) including a formation of successive metal layers (201 . . . 20n), which are superimposed on each other, each layer being formed by depositing a filler metal (15, 25), the filler metal being subjected to a supply of energy so as to become molten and to constitute, upon solidifying, said layer, the process being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminum alloy including the following alloy elements (% by weight);
Mg: 2.0%-5.0%;
Zr: 0.5%-1.0%;
Fe: 0.6%-3.0%;
optionally Zn: ≤0.5%;
optionally Cu: ≤0.5%;
other alloy elements, in total ≤4.0%, and individually ≤1.0%;
impurities: <0.05% individually, and in total <0.15%;
remainder aluminum.
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C22F 1/00 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working
Disclosed is a method for producing a part (20) comprising a formation of successive metal layers (201...20n), said layers being stacked on each other and each being formed by depositing an aluminium alloy (15), the aluminium alloy being subjected to an input of energy so as to become molten and, on solidifying, to form said layer, the method being characterised in that: - during production of the part, prior to the formation of each layer, the aluminium alloy powder is maintained at a temperature no lower than 25°C and below 160°C or between 300°C and 500°C; - the method comprises post-fabrication heat treatment applied to the part at a temperature between 300°C and 400°C; - post-fabrication heat treatment begins with an increase in temperature, the increase being implemented at a rate higher than 5°C per minute; - the method does not comprise dipping in solution followed by hardening.
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a part including a formation of successive solid metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a digital model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), called filler metal, the filler metal being subjected to an energy input so as to melt and constitute, when solidifying, said layer, wherein the filler metal is in the form of a powder (25), whose exposure to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification so as to form a solid layer (201 . . . 20n), the method being characterized in that the filler metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloy elements:
Ni, according to a weight fraction from 1 to 8%, preferably from 2 to 7%;
Zr, according to a weight fraction from 0.3 à 3%, preferably from 0.5 to 2.5%;
optionally V, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 4%, preferably from 0.5 to 2%;
optionally Cu, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 7%, preferably from 2 to 7%;
optionally Fe, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 3%, preferably from 0.5 to 3%.
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a part including a formation of successive solid metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a digital model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), called filler metal, the filler metal being subjected to an energy input so as to melt and constitute, when solidifying, said layer, wherein the filler metal is in the form of a powder (25), whose exposure to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification so as to form a solid layer (201 . . . 20n), the method being characterized in that the filler metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloy elements:
Ni, according to a weight fraction from 1 to 8%, preferably from 2 to 7%;
Zr, according to a weight fraction from 0.3 à 3%, preferably from 0.5 to 2.5%;
optionally V, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 4%, preferably from 0.5 to 2%;
optionally Cu, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 7%, preferably from 2 to 7%;
optionally Fe, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 3%, preferably from 0.5 to 3%.
The invention also relates to a part obtained by this method. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing method according to the invention, allows obtaining parts with remarkable features.
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A method for manufacturing a part (20) including a formation of successive metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer being formed by the deposition of a filler metal (15, 25), the filler metal being subjected to an energy input so as to melt and constitute, when solidifying, said layer, the method being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminum alloy including the following alloy elements (weight %):
Ni: >3% and ≤7%;
Fe: 0%-4%;
optionally Zr: ≤0.5%;
optionally Si: ≤0.5%;
optionally Cu: ≤1%;
optionally Mg: ≤0.5%;
other alloy elements: <0.1% individually, and <0.5% all in all;
impurities: <0.05% individually, and <0.15% all in all;
the remainder consisting of aluminum.
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An object of the invention is a method for manufacturing a part including a formation of successive metallic layers (201, . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer being formed by the deposition of a filler metal (15, 35), the filler metal being subjected to an energy supply so as to melt and constitute, when solidifying, said layer, the method being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 35) is an aluminum alloy including the following alloy elements, in weight percents:
Mg: 0%-6%;
Zr: 0.7%-2.5%, preferably according to a first variant >1% and ≤2.5%; or preferably according to a second variant 0.7-2%; and possibly 0.7-1.6%; and possibly 0.7-1.4%; and possibly 0.8-1.4%; and possibly 0.8-1.2%;
at least one alloy element selected from Fe, Cu, Mn, Ni and/or La: at least 0.1%, preferably at least 0.25%, more preferably at least 0.5% per element;
impurities: <0.05% individually, and preferably <0.15% all in all.
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C22F 1/047 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with magnesium as the next major constituent
Process for manufacturing a part (20), comprising a formation of successive metal layers (201 . . . 20n) which are superimposed on each other, each layer describing a pattern which is defined on the basis of a numerical model (M), each layer being formed by the deposit of a filler metal (15, 25), the filler metal being subjected to a supply of energy so as to become molten and to constitute, upon solidifying, said layer, the process being characterised in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminium alloy comprising the following alloy elements (% by weight): Cu: 5%-8%; Mg: 4%-8%; optionally Si: 0%-8%; optionally Zn: 0%-10%; and other elements: <2% individually, the other elements comprising: Sc and/or Fe and/or Mn and/or Ti and/or Zr and/or V and/or Cr and/or Ni; impurities: <0.05% individually, and in total <0.15%; the remainder being aluminium.
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C22F 1/047 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with magnesium as the next major constituent
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n). The process is characterized in that the solder (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloy elements: —Fe, in a weight fraction of from 1 to 3.7%, preferably from 1 to 3.6%; —Zr and/or Hf and/or Er and/or Sc and/or Ti, in a weight fraction of from 0.5 to 4%, preferably from 1 to 4%, more preferably from 1.5 to 3.5%, even more preferably from 1.5 to 2% each, and in a weight fraction of less than or equal to 4%, preferably less than or equal to 3%, more preferably less than or equal to 2% in total; —Si, in a weight fraction of from 0 to 4%, preferably from 0.5 to 3%; —V, in a weight fraction of from 0 to 4%, preferably from 0.5 to 3%. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts having remarkable features.
B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
B22F 12/41 - Radiation means characterised by the type, e.g. laser or electron beam
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There is provided a method for manufacturing a part (20) including a formation of successive solid metal layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a digital model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), referred to as a solder, the solder being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and, in solidifying, to constitute said layer, wherein the solder takes the form of a powder (25), the exposure of which to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification so as to form a solid layer (201 . . . 20n).
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n) is formed, the process being characterized in that the filling metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: —Ni, in a moiety of 1 to 6%, preferably 1 to 5.5%, more preferably 2 to 5.5%; —Cr, in a moiety of 1 to 7%, preferably 3 to 6.5%; —Zr, in a moiety of 0.5 to 4%, preferably 1 to 3%; —Fe, in a moiety of no more than 1%, preferably between 0.05 and 0.5%, more preferably between 0.1 and 0.3%; —Si, in a moiety of no more than 1%, preferably no more than 0.5%. The invention also relates to a part obtained by said process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with remarkable features.
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C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
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C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
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The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part comprising a formation of successive solid metal layers (201 . . . 20n), superposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined using a numerical model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), referred to as solder, the solder being subjected to an input of energy so as to start to melt and to constitute, by solidifying, said layer, wherein the solder takes the form of a powder (25), the exposure of which to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification so as to form a solid layer (201 . . . 20n), the process being characterized in that the solder (25) is an aluminium alloy comprising at least the following alloy elements: —Si; in a weight fraction of from 0 to 4%, preferably from 0.5% to 4%, more preferably from 1% to 4% and more preferably still from 1% to 3%; —Fe in a weight fraction of from 1% to 15%, preferably from 2% to 10%; —V in a fraction of from 0 to 5%, preferably from 0.5% to 5%, more preferentially from 1% to 5%, and more preferentially still from 1% to 3%; at least one element chosen from Ni, La and/or Co, in a weight fraction of from 0.5% to 15%, preferably from 1% to 10%, more preferably from 3% to 8% each for Ni and Co, in a weight fraction of from 1% to 10%, preferably from 3% to 8% for La, and in a weight fraction of less than or equal to 15%, preferably less than or equal to 12% in total. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with remarkable characteristics.
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
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1nn), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, and said method being characterized in that the part has a specific grain structure. The invention also relates to a part obtained by means of this method and an alternative method. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing method of the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with exceptional properties.
The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201…20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said filler metal consisting of an aluminium alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: - Zr, in a mass fraction of 0,60 to 1.40%; - Mn, in a mass fraction of 2.00 to 5.00 %; - Ni, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00 %; - Cu, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%. The invention also relates to a part obtained by means of this method. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing method of the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with exceptional properties.
The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part comprising the formation of successive solid metal layers (201 . . . 20n) that are stacked on top of one another, each layer describing a pattern defined using a numerical model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), referred to as solder, the solder being subjected to an input of energy so as to start to melt and to constitute, by solidifying, said layer, wherein the solder takes the form of a powder (25), the exposure of which to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification so as to form a solid layer (201 . . . 20n). The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts having remarkable features.
B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
B22F 1/00 - Metallic powderTreatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
A process for manufacturing a part comprising a formation of successive metal layers, superimposed on one another, wherein each layer is formed by the deposition of a filler metal, the filler metal being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and to constitute said layer by solidifying, the process being characterized in that the filler metal is an aluminium alloy comprising the following alloy elements (% by weight): —Fe: 2% to 8%, and preferably 2% to 6%, more preferentially 3% to 5%; —optionally Zr: 0.5% to 2.5% or 0.5% to 2% or 0.7% to 1.5%; —optionally Si: <1%, or even <0.5% or even <0.2% or even <0.05%; —optionally Cu: ≤0.5%, or even <0.2%, or even <0.05%; —optionally Mg: ≤0.2%, preferably ≤0.1%, preferably <0.05%; —optionally other alloy elements<0.1% individually and in total<0.5%; —impurities: <0.05%, or even <0.01% individually, and in total<0.15%; remainder aluminium.
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Fe, according to a weight fraction from 2% to 15%.
The invention also relates to a part obtained by this method. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing method according to the invention, makes it possible to obtain parts with remarkable mechanical performance, while still obtained a method of which the productivity is advantageous.
C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
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B22F 10/34 - Process control of powder characteristics, e.g. density, oxidation or flowability
B22F 10/36 - Process control of energy beam parameters
B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
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B23K 26/144 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using a fluid stream, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beamNozzles therefor the fluid stream containing particles, e.g. powder
B23K 26/323 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved involving parts made of dissimilar metallic material
C22C 21/02 - Alloys based on aluminium with silicon as the next major constituent
C22F 1/043 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with silicon as the next major constituent
1nn) that are stacked on one another, each layer being formed by depositing a filler metal (15, 25), energy being supplied to the filler metal in such a way that the filler metal melts and, upon solidification, constitutes said layer, the process being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminum alloy comprising the following alloying elements (in wt%): - Mg: 2.0%-5.0%; - Zr: 0.5% - 1.0%; - Fe: 0.6% - 3.0%; - optionally Zr: ≤ 0.5%; - optionally Cu: ≤ 0.5%; - other alloying elements: ≤ 1.0% individually and ≤ 4.0% overall; - impurities: < 0.05 % individually and < 0.15 % overall; - the remainder being aluminum.
The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part, comprising the formation of successive solid metal layers (201 . . . 20n) that are stacked on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a numerical model (M)), each layer being formed by depositing a metal (25), referred to as filling metal, the filling metal being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and form said layer by solidifying, in which process the filling metal is provided in the form of a powder (25), the exposure of which to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification such that a solid layer (201 . . . 20n) is formed, the process being characterized in that the filling metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: −2 to 10% by weight of Cr; −0 to 5% by weight, preferably 0.5 to 5% by weight, of Zr. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts having remarkable mechanical properties, while obtaining a process that has an advantageous output.
1nn) placed on top of one another, each layer being formed by depositing a filler metal (15, 25) to which energy is supplied in such a way that it melts and, upon solidifying, constitutes said layer, the process being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminum alloy comprising the following alloying elements (in wt %): -Ni: > 3% and ≤ 7%; - Fe: 0% -4%; - optionally Zr: ≤ 0.5%; - optionally Si: ≤ 0.5%; - optionally Cu: ≤ 1%; - optionally Mg: ≤ 0.5%, - other alloying elements: < 0.1 % individually, and < 0.5 % overall; - impurities: < 0.05 % individually, and < 0,15 % overall; the remainder being aluminum.
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
1nn) superposed on one another, each layer being formed by depositing a filler metal (15, 25), energy being supplied to the filler metal in such a way that it melts and, upon solidifcation, constitutes said layer, the method being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminum alloy comprising the following alloying elements (in wt %): Zr: 0.5% to 2.5%, preferably, according to a first variant, 0.8 to 2.5%, more preferably 1 to 2.5%, even more preferably 1.3 to 2.5%; or preferably, according to a second variant, 0.5 to 2%, more preferably 0.6 to 1.8%, more preferably 0.6 to 1.6%, more preferably 0.7 to 1.5%, more preferably 0.8 to 1.5%, more preferably 0.9 to 1.5%, even more preferably 1 to 1.4%; Fe: 0% to 3%, preferably 0.5 to 2.5%; preferably, according to a first variant, 0.8 to 2.5%, preferably 0.8 to 2%, more preferably 0.8 to 1.2%; or preferably, according to a second variant, 1.5 to 2.5%, preferably 1.6 to 2.4%, more preferably 1.7 to 2.3%; optionally Si: ≤ 0.3%, preferably ≤ 0.2%, more preferably ≤ 0.1%; optionally Cu: ≤ 0.5%, preferably 0.05 to 0.5%, preferably 0.1 to 0.4%; optionally Mg: ≤ 0.2%, preferably ≤ 0.1%, preferably < 0.05%; other alloying elements: < 0.1% individually, and in total < 0.5%; impurities: < 0.05% individually, and in total < 0.15%; the remainder being aluminum.
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PART FROM ALUMINIUM ALLOY, THE ALLOY COMPRISING AT LEAST ZIRCONIUM AND MAGNESIUM
1nn), superposed on one another, each layer being formed by depositing a filling metal, the filling metal being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and to constitute the layer, by solidifying, the method being characterised in that the filling metal (15, 35) is an aluminium alloy comprising the following alloy elements, in percentages by weight: Mg: 0%-6%; Zr: 0.7%-2.5%, preferably according to a first variant >1% and <2.5%; or preferably according to a second variant 0.7-2%; or even 0.7-1.6%; or even 0.7-1.4%; or even 0.8-1.4%; or even 0.8-1.2%; at least one alloy element chosen from Fe, Cu, Mn, Ni and/or La: at least 0.1%, preferably at least 0.25%, more preferably at least 0.5% per element; impurities: <0.05% individually, and preferably <0.15% in total.
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C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
C22F 1/047 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with magnesium as the next major constituent
The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part (20) comprising a formation of successive metal layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a numerical model, each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (15, 25), referred to as a filling metal, the filling metal being subjected, at a pressure greater than 0.5 times the atmospheric pressure, to an input of energy so as to melt and constitute said layer, the process being characterized in that the filling metal is an aluminium alloy of the 2xxx series, comprising the following alloying elements:
Cu, in a weight fraction of between 3% and 7%;
Mg, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 0.8%;
at least one element, or at least two elements or even at least three elements chosen from:
Mn, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in a preferred manner of at most 0.8%;
Ti, in a weight fraction of between 0.01% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in a preferred manner of at most 0.3%;
V, in a weight fraction of between 0.05% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in the preferred manner of at most 0.3%;
Zr, in a weight fraction of between 0.05% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in a preferred manner of at most 0.3%;
Cr, in a weight fraction of between 0.05% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in the preferred manner of at most 0.3%; and
optionally at least one element, or at least two elements or even at least three elements chosen from:
Ag, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 0.8%;
Li, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 2%, preferably 0.5% and 1.5%;
Zn, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 0.8%.
B22F 7/00 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting
C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
C22F 1/057 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with copper as the next major constituent
B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
1nn) superposed on one another, each layer being formed by depositing a filler metal (15, 25), energy being supplied to the filler metal in such a way that it melts and, upon solidifcation, constitutes said layer, the method being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminium alloy comprising the following alloy elements (in wt %): -Zr: 0.5 to 2.5%, preferably, according to a first variant, 0.8 to 2.5%, more preferably 1 to 2.5%, even more preferably 1.3 to 2.5%; or preferably, according to a second variant, 0.5 to 2%, more preferably 0.6 to 1.8%, more preferably 0.6 to 1.6%, more preferably 0.7 to 1.5%, more preferably 0.8 to 1.5%, more preferably 0.9 to 1.5%, even more preferably 1 to 1.4%; - Fe: 0% to 3%, preferably 0.5 to 2.5%; preferably, according to a first variant, 0.8 to 2.5%, preferably 0.8 to 2%, more preferably 0.8 to 1.2%; or preferably, according to a second variant, 1.5 to 2.5%, preferably 1.6 to 2.4%, more preferably 1.7 to 2.3%; - optionally Si: ≤ 0.3%, preferably < 0.2%, more preferably < 0.1%; - optionally Cu: ≤ 0.5%, preferably 0.05 to 0.5%, preferably 0.1 to 0.4%; - optionally Mg: ≤ 0.2%, preferably < 0.1%, preferably < 0.05%; - other alloying elements: < 0.1% individually, and in total < 0.5%; - impurities: < 0,05 % individually, and in total < 0,15 %; the remainder being aluminium.
B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
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C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
1n1nn). The process is characterized in that the solder (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloy elements: - Fe, in a weight fraction of from 1 to 10 %, preferably from 2 to 8 %, more preferably from 2 to 5 %, even more preferably from 2 to 3.5 %; - Cr, in a weight fraction of from 1 to 10 %, preferably from 2 to 7 %, more preferably from 2 to 4 %; - optionally Zr and/or Hf and/or Er and/or Sc and/or Ti, in a weight fraction of up to 4 %, preferably from 0.5 to 4 %, more preferably from 1 to 3 %, even more preferably from 1 to 2 % each, and in a weight fraction of less than or equal to 4 %, preferably less than or equal to 3 %, more preferably less than or equal to 2 % in total; - Si, in a weight fraction of less than or equal to 1 %, preferably less than or equal to 0.5 %. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts having remarkable features.
1n1nn). The process is characterized in that the solder (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloy elements: - Fe, in a weight fraction of from 1 to 3.7 %, preferably from 1 to 3.6 %; - Zr and/or Hf and/or Er and/or Sc and/or Ti, in a weight fraction of from 0.5 to 4 %, preferably from 1 to 4 %, more preferably from 1.5 to 3.5 %, even more preferably from 1.5 to 2 % each, and in a weight fraction of less than or equal to 4 %, preferably less than or equal to 3 %, more preferably less than or equal to 2 % in total; - Si, in a weight fraction of from 0 to 4 %, preferably from 0.5 to 3 %; - V, in a weight fraction of from 0 to 4 %, preferably from 0.5 to 3 %. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts having remarkable features.
ii...20n), superimposed on one another, wherein each layer is formed by the deposition of a filler metal (15, 25), the filler metal being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and to constitute said layer by solidifying, the process being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminium alloy comprising the following alloy elements (% by weight): - Fe: 2% to 8%, and preferably 2% to 6%, more preferentially 3% to 5%; - optionally Zr: 0.5% to 2.5% or 0.5% to 2% or 0.7% to 1.5%; - optionally Si: < 1 %, or even <0.5% or even < 0.2% or even < 0.05%; - optionally Cu: ≤ 0.5%, or even < 0.2%, or even < 0.05%; - optionally Mg: ≤ 0.2%, preferably ≤ 0.1%, preferably < 0.05%; - optionally other alloy elements < 0.1% individually and in total < 0.5%; - impurities: < 0.05%, or even < 0.01% individually, and in total < 0.15%; remainder aluminium.≤
1nMM), each layer being formed by the deposit of a filler metal (15, 25), the filler metal being subjected to a supply of energy so as to become molten and to constitute, upon solidifying, said layer, the process being characterised in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminium alloy comprising the following alloy elements (% by weight): Cu: 5% - 8%; Mg: 4% - 8%; optionally Si: 0% - 8 %; optionally Zn: 0% - 10%; and other elements: < 2% individually, the other elements comprising: Sc and/or Fe and/or Mn and/or Ti and/or Zr and/or V and/or Cr and/or Ni; impurities: < 0.05% individually, and in total < 0.15%; the remainder being aluminium.
C22C 21/06 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent
C22C 21/16 - Alloys based on aluminium with copper as the next major constituent with magnesium
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B29C 64/118 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using filamentary material being melted, e.g. fused deposition modelling [FDM]
1n1nn) is formed, the process being characterized in that the filling metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: - Ni, in a moiety of 1 to 6%, preferably 1 to 5.5%, more preferably 2 to 5.5 %; - Cr, in a moiety of 1 to 7 %, preferably 3 to 6.5 %; - Zr, in a moiety of 0.5 to 4 %, preferably 1 to 3%; - Fe, in a moiety of no more than 1%, preferably between 0.05 and 0.5%, more preferably between 0.1 and 0.3%; - Si, in a moiety of no more than 1 %, preferably no more than 0.5 %. The invention also relates to a part obtained by said process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with remarkable features.
B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
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i.ninn), the process being characterized in that the solder (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloy elements: - Si, in a weight fraction of from 0 to 4%, preferably from 0.5% to 4%, more preferentially from 1% to 4%, and more preferentially still from 1% to 3%; - Fe, in a weight fraction of from 1% to 15%, preferably from 2% to 10%; - V, in a weight fraction of from 0 to 5%, preferably from 0.5% to 5%, more preferentially from 1% to 5%, and more preferentially still from 1% to 3%; at least one element chosen from: Ni, La and/or Co, in a weight fraction of from 0.5% to 15%, preferably from 1% to 10%, more preferentially from 3% to 8% each for Ni and Co, in a weight fraction of from 1% to 10%, preferably from 3% to 8% for La, and in a weight fraction of less than or equal to 15%, preferably less than or equal to 12% in total. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with remarkable characteristics.
B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
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B22F 7/02 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite layers
47.
PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINUM-CHROMIUM ALLOY PART
1nM)1nn) is formed, the process being characterized in that the filling metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: - 2 to 10% by weight of Cr; - 0 to 5% by weight, preferably 0.5 to 5% by weight, of Zr. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts having remarkable mechanical properties, while obtaining a process that has an advantageous output.
B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
B22F 5/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product
C21D 1/18 - HardeningQuenching with or without subsequent tempering
C21D 1/25 - Hardening, combined with annealing between 300 °C and 600 °C, i.e. heat refining ("Vergüten")
C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
1n1nn), the process being characterised in that the filler metal (25) is an aluminium alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: Ni, in a proportion by mass of 1 to 6%, preferably 1 to 5%, more preferably 2 to 4%; Mn, in a proportion by mass of 1 to 7%, preferably 1 to 6%, more preferably 2 to 5%; Zr, in a proportion by mass of 0.5 t 4%, preferably 1 to 3%; Fe, in a proportion by mass of maximum 1%, preferably 0.05 to 0.5%, more preferably 0.1 to 0.3%; Si, in a proportion by mass of maximum 1%, preferably of maximum 0.5%. The invention also concerns a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts having remarkable properties.
B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
C22C 21/12 - Alloys based on aluminium with copper as the next major constituent
B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
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C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Additive manufacturing of metal components using metal alloys, for others Metal alloys used in additive manufacturing; metals in foil or powder form for 3D printers
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Metal alloys used in additive manufacturing; metals in foil or powder form for 3D printers. Additive manufacturing of metal components using metal alloys.
The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part (20) comprising a formation of successive solid metal layers (201…20n), superposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a numerical model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), referred to as filling metal, the filling metal being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and form, by solidifying, said layer, in which the filling metal takes the form of a powder (25), the exposure of which to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by a solidification so as to form a solid layer (201 …20n), the process being characterized in that the filling metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: Si, in a weight fraction of from 4% to 20%; Fe, in a weight fraction of from 2% to 15%. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts having remarkable mechanical performance, while obtaining a process that has an advantageous productivity.
The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part (20) comprising a formation of successive metal layers (201…20n), superimposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a numerical model, each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (15, 25), referred to as filling metal, the filling metal being subjected, at a pressure greater than 0.5 times the atmospheric pressure, to an input of energy so as to melt and constitute said layer, the process being characterized in that the filling metal is an aluminium alloy of the 2xxx series, comprising the following alloying elements: - Cu, in a weight fraction of between 3% and 7%; - Mg, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 0.8%; - at least one element, or at least two elements or even at least three elements chosen from: • Mn, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in a preferred manner of at most 0.8%; • Ti, in a weight fraction of between 0.01% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in a preferred manner of at most 0.3%; • V, in a weight fraction of between 0.05% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in the preferred manner of at most 0.3%; • Zr, in a weight fraction of between 0.05% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in a preferred manner of at most 0.3%; • Cr, in a weight fraction of between 0.05% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in the preferred manner of at most 0.3%; and - optionally at least one element, or at least two elements or even at least three elements chosen from: • Ag, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 0.8%; • Li, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 2%, preferably 0.5% and 1.5%; • Zn, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 0.8%.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
ultrasonic inclusion detectors for detecting sulfides, nitrides, silicates, oxides, chemical compounds, and non-metallic particles for use in the measuring and quality-control analysis of liquid metals
The invention relates to a fluid device (1) comprising a housing (2) provided with a channel (3) defined by walls, one of which being a first main wall (10), the channel (3) extending between two openings, a so-called inlet (4A) and a so-called outlet (4B), and an open-pored porous medium in a metal material, a so-called metal foam (30), arranged in the channel (3) between said inlet (4A) and outlet (4B). The metal foam (30) and said first main wall (10) are made of a single component and consist of the same material, and the metal foam (30) has a random spatial distribution of the pores.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Scientific and technological services as well as research
and design services relating thereto, in the aeronautics,
automotive and packaging fields; technical and industrial
analysis and research services, engineering, technical
project studies in the aeronautics, automotive and
packaging fields; research and development of new products
for others in the aeronautics, automotive and packaging
fields; industrial design; packaging design services.
