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Electromagnetic casting apparatus and process

US4161206A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1978
Grant dateJul 17, 1979
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Expiry dateMay 15, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D11/015
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and process for casting metals wherein the molten metal is contained and formed into a desired shape by the application of an electromagnetic field. A control system is utilized to minimize variations in the gap between the molten metal and an inductor which applies the magnetic field. The gap or an electrical parameter related thereto is sensed and used to control the current to the inductor.

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