Apparatus and method for semi-solid material production
US5887640A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S164/90
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and process is provided for producing semi-solid material suitable for directly casting into a component wherein the semi-solid material is formed from a molten material and the molten material is introduced into a container. Semi-solid is produced therefrom by agitating, shearing, and thermally controlling the molten material. The semi-solid material is maintained in a substantially isothermal state within the container by appropriate thermal control and thorough three dimensional mixing. Extending from the container is a means for removing the semi-solid material from the container, including a temperature control mechanism to control the temperature of the semi-solid material within the removing means.
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