Apparatus and method for materials processing utilizing a rotating magnetic field
US9617189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2237/84
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for materials processing utilizing a rotating magnetic field comprises a platform for supporting a specimen, and a plurality of magnets underlying the platform. The plurality of magnets are configured for rotation about an axis of rotation intersecting the platform. A heat source is disposed above the platform for heating the specimen during the rotation of the plurality of magnets. A method for materials processing utilizing a rotating magnetic field comprises providing a specimen on a platform overlying a plurality of magnets; rotating the plurality of magnets about an axis of rotation intersecting the platform, thereby applying a rotating magnetic field to the specimen; and, while rotating the plurality of magnets, heating the specimen to a desired temperature.
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