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METHOD FOR PRODUCING MINIMUM-RIDGING TYPE 430 Mo STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1970-08-13
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A process for producing a Type 430 Mo stainless steel sheet product with substantially reduced ridging characteristics when drawn. Commencing in slab form, the Type 430 Mo steel is hot rolled at 2000*-2100*F and finished at below 1400*F, with a reduction of at least 30 percent per pass; box annealed at 17501850*F for at least 10 hours and then at 1450*-1500*F for at least 2 hours; cold rolled to final thickness; and continuous annealed at 1575*-1625*F.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth G Brickner
- 👤 George A Ratz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 07:07
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21D; C21D8/00; C21D8/02; C21D8/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1 in which the cold rolling effects a thickness reduction of from 30 to 50 percent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 1 in which the cold rolling is performed in two steps with an intermediate continuous anneal of from 1575* to 1625* F.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A Type 430 Mo stainless steel sheet product having substantially reduced ridging characteristics when drawn, consisting of the steel produced in accordance with claim 1.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |