Method and apparatus for heat treating
US5485985A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27B9/066
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for metallurgically heat treating a plurality of discrete individually movable aluminum alloy parts includes a plurality of successive stations for heat treating the parts. The plurality of stations are arranged in a line of travel. Infrared radiation lamps are provided at each station. A conveyor mechanism places and holds a part in a station for heat treatment. The conveyor moves the part to a subsequent station for further heat treatment. The conveyor mechanism holds the part stationary relative to the line of travel while the part is in a station being heat treated.
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