Method of mitigating against thermal contraction induced cracking during casting of a super Ni alloy
US8056608B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D27/04
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of mitigating against thermal contraction induced cracking during casting of a super Ni alloy, the method comprising: pouring liquid alloy into a mould such that liquid alloy is present in a feeder of said mould; and inducing an electrical current in alloy in said feeder to reduce a rate of cooling of alloy in said feeder.
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