Thomas J. Watson - South Windsor CT, US Rajiv S. Mishra - Rolla MO, US Yanwen Wang - Rolla MO, US
Assignee:
United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT The Curators of the University of Missouri - Rolla MO
International Classification:
C22F 1/00
US Classification:
148559
Abstract:
A method for processing a metal part includes extruding an Al-RE-TM alloy to form an extruded part, heating the extruded part, and applying a compressive strain greater than about 50% on the heated part.