Energy Conversion Systems Holdings, LLC

Candace Stephenson Barefoot

Timothy Glenn King

Shepard Lynn Hockaday

Pimol Ballard Vonkchalee

John David Reece, Jr

Ray John Matthews

George Dane Goodson

Jeffrey Shaw Smith

Systems and methods for electrical component, e.g., brush, manufacture are provided that control grain orientation. The systems and methods utilize hot pressing techniques to enhance the properties and functionalities of the electrical components/brushes. An intermediate work product characterized by a grain orientation is initially formed through a conventional pressing technique. The conventionally-pressed intermediates are positioned within a cavity/die with the grain orientation in a predetermined orientation relative to the hot press force to be applied thereto. The hot pressed final product exhibits superior resistivity, strength and apparent density/durability. Surface features may be formed on the face(s) of the final work product during the hot pressing step that cannot be achieved in conventional processing techniques. Advantageous articles of manufacture, e.g., brushes and brush assemblies, are also disclosed.

Grain orientation control through hot pressing techniques

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Dunn, NC, United States of America

Candace Stephenson Barefoot