Metal sorting, melting and fabrication apparatus and methods
US9956609B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/20
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to some aspects, a system for producing a target molten metal composition is provided. The system includes a sorting device that sorts input pieces of metal based on a control signal. Sorted pieces of metal are melted in a furnace, and a sensor measures the composition of molten metal in the furnace and in response generates a control signal that is sent to the sorting device.
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