Adjustable feed chute and associated method of feeding and...

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2006-09-15

2009-12-29

Kerns, Kevin P (Department: 1793)

Metal founding

Process

Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface

C164S438000, C164S469000, C164S508000, C075S010190, C075S010650, C222S590000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07637307

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for optimizing melting of titanium for processing into ingots or end products. The apparatus provides a main hearth, a plurality of optional refining hearths, and a plurality of casting molds or direct molds whereby direct arc electrodes melt the titanium in the main hearth while plasma torches melt the titanium in the refining chambers and/or adjacent the molds. Each of the direct arc electrodes and plasma torches is extendable and retractable into the melting environment and moveable in a circular pivoting or side to side linear motion.

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