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Method and device for producing cast parts consisting of aluminium and magnesium alloys

US6550526B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

Honsel GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Dieter Brungs · Meschede, DE
Andreas Kessler · Munich, DE
Manfred Dette · Düsseldorf, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 7, 2001
Grant date	Apr 22, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 7, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P10/25
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a crucible induction furnace for producing cast parts consisting of aluminum and magnesium alloys, especially particle-reinforced alloys. According to the invention, the material being melted is directly, inductively heated and stirred in an electrically non-conductive, refractory lining or crucible.

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