Vertical plate dip quench
US7374624B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21D2211/001
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for quenching steel plates after they come from an austenitizing furnace. The plates are rotated to a vertical orientation and rapidly submerged into a water bath while being held flat between reciprocating rolls. The superior uniformity and severity of the quench produces plates of commercial flatness and uniform mechanical properties throughout in an apparatus of simple construction and low energy consumption.
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