The present disclosure provides a dummy block for a shear assisted direct extrusion press. The dummy block comprises a mandrel comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end comprises a surface configured to interface with a billet. The surface comprises a plurality of structures protruding from the surface, wherein the plurality of structures are configured to protrude into the billet during a shear assisted direct extrusion process to transmit rotational torque from the dummy block to the billet. The mandrel may have a tapered shape with the first end having a larger diameter than the second end. The plurality of structures may comprise shapes including cross-spade configurations, arced cross-spade arrangements, spreader dished patterns, spreader domed geometries, or protruding cones. The structures include rounded corners where the structures intersect with the surface to facilitate insertion and retraction operations.
Systems for die tooling of a shear assisted direct extrusion press are described. Various die tooling structures can be incorporated into the shear assisted direct extrusion press for extruding parts of various materials and sizes in commercial scales.
B29C 48/47 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using discs, e.g. plasticising the moulding material by passing it between a fixed and a rotating disc that are coaxially arranged
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston, wherein the main piston exerts the axial extrusion force on the stem, and at least one piston motor to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container configured to drive a rotational movement of the container. The rotary piston and the stem are configured to rotate and move axially such that the stem moves the billet through the container to extrude a part, and the container and the billet are configured to rotate together.
Systems for die tooling of a shear assisted direct extrusion press are described. Various die tooling structures can be incorporated into the shear assisted direct extrusion press for extruding parts of various materials and sizes in commercial scales.
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston that connects to the stem and plunger assembly, wherein the main piston exerts the extrusion force on the stem such that the stem moves axially, and at least one piston motor coupled with the stem and configured to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container, wherein the at least one hydraulic motor is configured to drive a rotational movement of the container.
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston that connects to the stem and plunger assembly, wherein the main piston exerts the extrusion force on the stem such that the stem moves axially, and at least one piston motor coupled with the stem and configured to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container, wherein the at least one hydraulic motor is configured to drive a rotational movement of the container.
F16C 32/06 - Bearings not otherwise provided for with moving member supported by a fluid cushion formed, at least to a large extent, otherwise than by movement of the shaft, e.g. hydrostatic air-cushion bearings
B21C 26/00 - Rams or plungers for metal extrudingDiscs therefor
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SHEAR ASSISTED EXTRUSION PRESS APPARATUS AND COMPONENTS
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston that connects to the stem and plunger assembly, wherein the main piston exerts the extrusion force on the stem such that the stem moves axially, and at least one piston motor coupled with the stem and configured to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container, wherein the at least one hydraulic motor is configured to drive a rotational movement of the container.
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston that connects to the stem and plunger assembly, wherein the main piston exerts the extrusion force on the stem such that the stem moves axially, and at least one piston motor coupled with the stem and configured to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container, wherein the at least one hydraulic motor is configured to drive a rotational movement of the container.
F16C 32/06 - Bearings not otherwise provided for with moving member supported by a fluid cushion formed, at least to a large extent, otherwise than by movement of the shaft, e.g. hydrostatic air-cushion bearings
B21C 23/04 - Making uncoated products by direct extrusion
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SHEAR ASSISTED EXTRUSION PRESS APPARATUS AND COMPONENTS
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston that connects to the stem and plunger assembly, wherein the main piston exerts the extrusion force on the stem such that the stem moves axially, and at least one piston motor coupled with the stem and configured to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container, wherein the at least one hydraulic motor is configured to drive a rotational movement of the container. The rotary piston and the stem are configured to rotate and move axially such that the stem moves the billet through the container to extrude a part, and the container and the billet are configured to rotate together while the container does not move axially.
B21C 23/04 - Making uncoated products by direct extrusion
B21C 29/00 - Cooling or heating extruded work or parts of the extrusion press
B22F 3/20 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sinteringApparatus specially adapted therefor by extruding
B21C 1/24 - Metal drawing by machines or apparatus in which the drawing action is effected by means other than drums, e.g. by a longitudinally-moved carriage pulling or pushing the work or stock for making metal sheets, rods or tubes specially adapted for making tubular articles by means of mandrels
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Shear Assisted Extrusion Press Apparatus and Components
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston that connects to the stem and plunger assembly, wherein the main piston exerts the extrusion force on the stem such that the stem moves axially, and at least one piston motor coupled with the stem and configured to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container, wherein the at least one hydraulic motor is configured to drive a rotational movement of the container. The rotary piston and the stem are configured to rotate and move axially such that the stem moves the billet through the container to extrude a part, and the container and the billet are configured to rotate together while the container does not move axially.
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston that connects to the stem and plunger assembly, wherein the main piston exerts the extrusion force on the stem such that the stem moves axially, and at least one piston motor coupled with the stem and configured to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container, wherein the at least one hydraulic motor is configured to drive a rotational movement of the container. The rotary piston and the stem are configured to rotate and move axially such that the stem moves the billet through the container to extrude a part, and the container and the billet are configured to rotate together while the container does not move axially.
F16C 19/54 - Systems consisting of a plurality of bearings with rolling friction
F16C 32/06 - Bearings not otherwise provided for with moving member supported by a fluid cushion formed, at least to a large extent, otherwise than by movement of the shaft, e.g. hydrostatic air-cushion bearings
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Shear Assisted Extrusion Press Apparatus and Components
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston that connects to the stem and plunger assembly, wherein the main piston exerts the extrusion force on the stem such that the stem moves axially, and at least one piston motor coupled with the stem and configured to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container, wherein the at least one hydraulic motor is configured to drive a rotational movement of the container. The rotary piston and the stem are configured to rotate and move axially such that the stem moves the billet through the container to extrude a part, and the container and the billet are configured to rotate together while the container does not move axially.
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston that connects to the stem and plunger assembly, wherein the main piston exerts the extrusion force on the stem such that the stem moves axially, and at least one piston motor coupled with the stem and configured to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container, wherein the at least one hydraulic motor is configured to drive a rotational movement of the container. The rotary piston and the stem are configured to rotate and move axially such that the stem moves the billet through the container to extrude a part, and the container and the billet are configured to rotate together while the container does not move axially.
The present disclosure provides a dummy block for a shear assisted direct extrusion press. The dummy block comprises a mandrel comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end comprises a surface configured to interface with a billet. The surface comprises a plurality of structures protruding from the surface, wherein the plurality of structures are configured to protrude into the billet during a shear assisted direct extrusion process to transmit rotational torque from the dummy block to the billet. The mandrel may have a tapered shape with the first end having a larger diameter than the second end. The plurality of structures may comprise shapes including cross-spade configurations, arced cross-spade arrangements, spreader dished patterns, spreader domed geometries, or protruding cones. The structures include rounded corners where the structures intersect with the surface to facilitate insertion and retraction operations. The dummy block may be manufactured from steel compositions and configured to transmit torques greater than or equal to 20 MN for commercial scale extrusion operations processing parts with diameters of 7 inches or greater.
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston that connects to the stem and plunger assembly, wherein the main piston exerts the extrusion force on the stem such that the stem moves axially, and at least one piston motor coupled with the stem and configured to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container, wherein the at least one hydraulic motor is configured to drive a rotational movement of the container. The rotary piston and the stem are configured to rotate and move axially such that the stem moves the billet through the container to extrude a part, and the container and the billet are configured to rotate together while the container does not move axially.
The present disclosure provides a shear assisted extrusion press comprising a stem and plunger assembly comprising a main piston configured to generate an extrusion force, a stem assembly comprising a stem having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end connects to a rotary piston that connects to the stem and plunger assembly, wherein the main piston exerts the extrusion force on the stem such that the stem moves axially, and at least one piston motor coupled with the stem and configured to drive a rotational movement of the rotary piston and the stem, and a container assembly comprising a container holder, a container configured to receive a billet and the first end of the stem, and at least one hydraulic motor positioned in the container holder with the container, wherein the at least one hydraulic motor is configured to drive a rotational movement of the container. The rotary piston and the stem are configured to rotate and move axially such that the stem moves the billet through the container to extrude a part, and the container and the billet are configured to rotate together while the container does not move axially.
B21C 31/00 - Control devices for metal extruding, e.g. for regulating the pressing speed or temperature of metalMeasuring devices, e.g. for temperature of metal, combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with extrusion presses
B21C 33/00 - Feeding extrusion presses with metal to be extruded
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