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Method and apparatus for sealing an ingot at initial startup

US8141617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

RTI International Metals, Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael P. Jacques · Canton, US
Kuang-O Yu · Highland Heights, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 13, 2011
Grant date	Mar 27, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 13, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB22D11/108
WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A continuous casting furnace for producing metal ingots includes a molten seal which prevents external atmosphere from entering the melting chamber. A startup sealing assembly allows an initial seal to be formed to prevent external atmosphere from entering the melting chamber prior to the formation of the molten seal.

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