Method and apparatus for heat treating
US5306359A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27B9/066
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for heat treating an aluminum part is provided. The method includes heat treating the aluminum alloy part with direct radiation from a source of infrared energy until the part attains a desired state of heat treatment. The method and apparatus further include monitoring of the part and controlling the intensity of the radiation source through proportional control in response to the measured temperature.
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