Method of unidirectional solidification of castings and...

Details Method of unidirectional solidification of castings and... Method of unidirectional solidification of castings and...

2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Lin, Kuang (Department: 1793)

Metal founding

Process

Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface

C164S126000, C164S348000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07377304

ABSTRACT:
Molten metal is injected uniformly into a horizontal mold from a feed chamber in a horizontal or vertical direction at a controlled rate, directly on top of the metal already within the mold. A cooling medium is applied to the bottom surface of the mold, with the type and flow rate of the cooling medium being varied to produce a controlled cooling rate throughout the casting process. The rate of introduction of molten metal and the flow rate of the cooling medium are both controlled to produce a relatively uniform solidification rate within the mold, thereby producing a uniform microstructure throughout the casting, and low stresses throughout the casting. A multiple layer ingot product is also provided comprising a base alloy layer and at least a first additional alloy layer, the two layers having different alloy compositions, where the first additional alloy layer is bonded directly to the base alloy layer by applying the first additional alloy in the molten state to the surface of the base alloy while the surface temperature of the base alloy is lower than the liquidus temperature and greater than eutectic temperature of the base alloy −50 degrees Celsuis.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4607680 (1986-08-01), Mills et al.
patent: 1-113164 (1989-05-01), None

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Method of unidirectional solidification of castings and... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Method of unidirectional solidification of castings and..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method of unidirectional solidification of castings and... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2752079