Crucible and dual frequency control method for semi-liquid metal processing
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Feb 21, 2017
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Mar 27, 2014
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Aug 14, 2013
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Abstract
A semi-liquid metal processing apparatus and method are presented in which a semi-liquid metal and/or semi-solid metal is introduced into a crucible and his electromagnetically stirred at a first frequency while cooling, and thereafter sidewalls of a metal charge formed of the semi-liquid metal and/or semi-solid metal are partially melted prior to tilting the crucible for removal of the metal charge.
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AJAX TOCCO MAGNETHERMIC CORPORATION | 1745 OVERLAND AVENUE WARREN OH 44482 |
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
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- 312 Applications Filed
- 280 Patents Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Akers, Ronald R | Guntersville, US | 10 | 40 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 40 | |||
Koch, Alan | St. Louis, US | 2 | 3 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 3 |
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