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Walter Weber

Thomas Duerig

Joachim Albrecht

Olivier Mercier

Process to produce a reversible two-way shape memory effect in Cu-Al-Ni and Cu-Al memory alloys by heat treating said alloy while applying an external lead (G) after the martensite formation accomplished by the conventional steps: solution treatment, quench (1,2) and deformation (3). Additional improvements by optional Martensite Stabilization (10) and Two-way Effect Zero-point Stabilization (12) in the form of further heat treatments.

Process to produce and stabilize a reversible two-way shape memory

A notable two-way effect can be induced in components made of a memory alloy exhibiting only a one-way effect by applying an external force which gives rise to an internal stress opposing the one-way effect. Component made of a memory alloy in the form of a tension, compression bending, or torsion rod (helical spring 2). External force by weight or spring (counter-spring 3).

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