Recently, Western Superconductor (688122) announced that the company has successfully obtained the authorization of an invention patent named "A preparation method of high impact resistance M36 titanium alloy bar", patent number CN202311320808.3, authorization date is May 28, 2024. The acquisition of this new patent marks an important breakthrough for Western Superconductor in the preparation technology of titanium alloy materials.
It is understood that the invention patent is based on the strain-compensated intrinsic equation of the material at high temperature, and the dynamic material model is used to establish the relationship between the thermal processing characteristics of temperature, stress, strain, and strain rate. By adopting different forging control parameters in different heating and forging areas, especially the precise control of fire, temperature, deformation and strain rate in open billet, intermediate and finished product forging, and then heat treatment after forging, the target M36 titanium alloy bar is finally obtained.
In the field of weapons, aviation, aerospace and other fields, the high impact resistance of the material has very high requirements. This new patent of Western Superconductor just meets the demand for high-performance materials in these fields. Therefore, the promotion and application of this technology is expected to bring revolutionary changes to these fields and promote the rapid development of related industries.
For Western Superconductor, the acquisition of this new patent not only enhances the company's brand image and market competitiveness, but also brings actual economic benefits to the company. By applying this technology in actual production, the company can produce more high-quality, high-performance titanium alloy rods to meet the diverse needs of the market. At the same time, the technology can also reduce production costs, improve production efficiency and further increase the company's profitability.
Although the number of new patents authorized by Western Superconductor this year has decreased compared with the same period last year, the company's investment in research and development has not decreased. According to the company's 2023 annual report data, the company's investment in research and development reached 329 million yuan, an increase of 29.56%. This high investment in R&D shows Western Superconductor's emphasis on technological innovation and determination for long-term development.
