Directional solidification furnace having movable heat exchangers
US9574825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC30B29/06
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A directional solidification furnace includes one or more movable cooling plates disposed beneath a crucible. In a first position, the cooling plates are free from contact with a crucible support positioned adjacent the crucible. In a second position, the cooling plates are in contact with the crucible support. A control system is used to control the amount of force exerted by the cooling plates against the crucible.
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