Copper-based sintered alloy

Abstract

Abstract The invention relates to Cu-based sintered alloy, which contains 10 to 40 % of Z, 0.3 to 6 % of Al, 0.03 to 1 % of oxygen and, as an additional element, either 0.1 to 5 % of at least one of Fe, Ni and Co or one of 0.1 to 5 % of Mn, 0.1 to 3 % of Si and 0.1 to 3 % of at least one of W and Mo, the balance being Cu and unavoidable impurities, and which has an excellent abrasion resistance in an atmosphere of room temperature to 400°C, a high strength, a high toughness, and excellent synchronization properties for a mating member as evaluated in terms of a friction coefficient. The invention also relates to the parts of automobile mechanisms formed of this alloy. Examples of the parts include synchronizing rings of a transmission, valve guides of an engine and bearings of a turbo charger.

Inventors

• 👤 Hidetoshi Akutsu
• 👤 Tohru Kohno
• 👤 Masato Otsuki

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