18270011. Hardening of a zinc coated screw body simplified abstract (Hilti Aktiengesellschaft)
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Hardening of a zinc coated screw body
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Inventor(s)
Roland Schneider of Schlins (AT)
Alexander Tomandl of Feldkirch (AT)
Hardening of a zinc coated screw body - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18270011 titled 'Hardening of a zinc coated screw body
The abstract describes a method for processing a screw body made of hardenable steel, involving providing the screw body, coating it with a primary coating containing zinc, and selectively heating the tip region for hardening after the coating step.
- Screw body made of hardenable steel
- Coated with a primary coating containing zinc
- Tip region selectively heated for hardening
- Heating done with the admission of oxygen
- Tip hardening step follows the primary coating step
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of high-quality screws for various industries - Improving the durability and strength of screws used in construction and engineering projects
Problems Solved: - Enhancing the hardness and wear resistance of screw tips - Ensuring the longevity and reliability of screws in demanding applications
Benefits: - Increased lifespan of screws - Reduced maintenance and replacement costs - Enhanced performance in challenging environments
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Screw Manufacturing Process for Enhanced Durability This technology can be applied in industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing where high-quality screws with superior durability are required. The market implications include improved product quality, customer satisfaction, and potential cost savings in maintenance and repairs.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to screw manufacturing processes, hardening techniques, and coating methods to understand the evolution of similar technologies in the industry.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may find updated studies on the impact of different hardening methods on screw performance, advancements in coating technologies for corrosion resistance, and innovations in heat treatment processes for steel components.
Questions about Screw Body Processing: 1. How does the selective heating process in the tip hardening step improve the performance of the screw body? 2. What are the key advantages of using a primary coating containing zinc in the screw manufacturing process?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for processing a screw body, including a screw body providing step in which a screw body made of a hardenable steel is provided, a primary coating step, in which the screw body is coated with a primary coating that includes zinc, wherein the primary coating step follows the screw body providing step, and a tip hardening step, in which a tip region of the screw body, which is coated with the primary coating, is selectively heated, at least in part and with the ad-mission of oxygen, to a temperature required for hardening, characterized in that the tip hardening step follows the primary coating step. A screw that can be obtained using this method is also provided.
