US3979981A
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Cryogenic shearing of metal
Assignee: Praxair Technology Inc
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Filing: 1974-05-20
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Granted: 1976-09-14
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Expires: 1994-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A process for shearing metal which substantially eliminates the effects of plastic deformation in the sheared metal edge. The process comprises (1) cooling the work metal to a cryogenic temperature, and (2) shearing the cooled metal to form a sheared workpiece having edges relatively free of plastic deformation and dimensional distortion. The shearing operations contemplated by the invention include punching, blanking, piercing and slitting.
Inventors
- 👤 John Bernard Lightstone
- 👤 Richard Benedict Mazzarella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:24
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D7/00; B26D7/08; B26D7/10; B21; B21D; B21D28/00; B21D28/02; B21D28/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/04; Y10T83/0405; Y10T83/041; Y10T83/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A process for shearing a steel workpiece of sheet or round bar stock having a body centered cubic crystallographic structure comprising the steps of: a. cooling the workpiece to a temperature below minus 70°C; and b. applying a shearing force to the cooled workpiece by positioning two blades on opposite sides of the surface of the workpiece with the cutting edges of the blades opposite to each other and perpendicular to the surface, said cutting edges having sufficient clearance between them so that the cutting edges will not meet, and moving at least one blade toward the other blade at such a rate to meet and shear the workpiece and cause adiabatic heating at the point of shear in the workpiece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A process for shearing a steel workpiece of sheet or round bar stock having a body centered cubic crystallographic structure comprising the steps of: a. cooling the workpiece to a temperature below minus 70°C; and b. applying a shearing force to the cooled workpiece by positioning two blades on opposite sides of the surface of the workpiece with the cutting edges of the blades opposite to each other and perpendicular to the surface, said cutting edges having sufficient clearance between them so that the cutting edges will not meet, and moving at least one blade toward the other blade at such a rate to meet and shear the workpiece and cause adiabatic heating at the point of shear in the workpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the cooling step is accomplished with liquid nitrogen.
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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) | 1979-09-14 | 1980-03-15 | 1980-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-14 | 1984-03-15 | 1984-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-14 | 1988-03-15 | 1988-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |