Continuous casting method and continuous casting device for titanium ingots and titanium alloy ingots
US9162281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27D2099/0031
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The continuous casting device according to the present invention enables at least some of a plurality of hearths (3) to be converted between being hearths (13) used for titanium, which are used during the continuous casting of titanium ingots, and being hearths (23) used for titanium alloy, which are used during the continuous casting of titanium alloy ingots. The number of hearths (23) used for titanium alloy is greater than the number of hearths (13) used for titanium. Also, the total capacity of the hearths (23) used for titanium alloy is greater than the total capacity of the hearths (13) used for titanium. Thus, titanium ingots and titanium alloy ingots can each be continuously cast by means of a single piece of equipment.
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