METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING BULK METALLIC GLASS PARTS USING AN AMORPHOUS COATED MOLD TO REDUCE CRYSTALLIZATION
    46.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING BULK METALLIC GLASS PARTS USING AN AMORPHOUS COATED MOLD TO REDUCE CRYSTALLIZATION 有权
    使用非晶涂层模具形成块状金属玻璃部件以减少结晶的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160024630A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-28

    申请号:US14811594

    申请日:2015-07-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: C22F1/14 B22C3/00 C22C1/002 C22C45/003

    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to methods and apparatuses for casting of BMG-containing parts. The surfaces of the mold that come into contact with the molten amorphous alloy comprise an amorphous material. In accordance with the disclosure, the mold may be coated with an amorphous material, e.g., to reduce, minimize, or eliminate crystallization of the molded BMG-containing part. The surfaces of the mold are coated, in certain aspects, so as to reduce or eliminate potential grain-boundary nucleation sites for BMG crystallization. The amorphous material may be selected based on the particular molten amorphous alloy to be cast, e.g., based on the wetting properties, the melting and cooling properties, etc.

    Abstract translation: 本文的实施方案涉及用于铸造含BMG的部件的方法和装置。 与熔融非晶合金接触的模具的表面包括无定形材料。 根据本公开,模具可以涂覆有无定形材料,例如以减少,最小化或消除模制的含BMG的部件的结晶。 在某些方面,模具的表面被涂覆,以便减少或消除用于BMG结晶的潜在的晶界成核位点。 非晶材料可以基于待浇铸的特定熔融无定形合金来选择,例如基于润湿性能,熔融和冷却性能等。

    METHODS FOR IMPARTING COMPRESSIVE STRESS ON METALLIC GLASS PARTS
    48.
    发明申请
    METHODS FOR IMPARTING COMPRESSIVE STRESS ON METALLIC GLASS PARTS 有权
    在金属玻璃部件上施加压缩应力的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150314566A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-05

    申请号:US14690269

    申请日:2015-04-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Described herein are methods of constructing a part using metallic glass-forming alloys, layer by layer, as well as bulk metallic glass-forming materials designed for use therewith. In certain embodiments, a layer of metallic glass-forming alloy powder, wire, or a sheet of metallic glass material is deposited to selected positions and then fused to a layer below by suitable methods such as laser heating or electron beam heating. The deposition and fusing are then repeated as need to construct the part, layer by layer. One or more sections or layers of material that is not a metallic glass can be included as needed to form composite parts.

    Abstract translation: 这里描述的是使用金属玻璃形成合金逐层构造部件以及为此使用设计的块状金属玻璃形成材料的方法。 在某些实施例中,将一层金属玻璃形成合金粉末,金属丝或一片金属玻璃材料沉积到选定位置,然后通过诸如激光加热或电子束加热之类的合适方法将其熔合到下面的层。 然后根据需要重复沉积和熔化以逐层构造部分。 可以根据需要包括不是金属玻璃的一个或多个部分或多层材料以形成复合部件。

    COLD CHAMBER DIE CASTING WITH MELT CRUCIBLE UNDER VACUUM ENVIRONMENT
    49.
    发明申请
    COLD CHAMBER DIE CASTING WITH MELT CRUCIBLE UNDER VACUUM ENVIRONMENT 审中-公开
    在真空环境下采用熔体可溶的冷却室铸造

    公开(公告)号:US20150090421A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:US14481271

    申请日:2014-09-09

    Applicant: Apple, Inc.

    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described herein related to methods and systems for casting metal alloys into articles such as BMG articles. In one embodiment, processes involved for storing, pre-treating, alloying, melting, injecting, molding, etc. can be combined as desired and conducted in different chambers. During these processes, each chamber can be independently, separately controlled to have desired chamber environment, e.g., under vacuum, in an inert gas environment, or open to the surrounding environment. Due to the flexible, independent control of each chamber, the casting cycle time can be reduced and the production throughput can be increased. Contaminations of the molten materials and thus the final products are reduced or eliminated.

    Abstract translation: 本文所述的示例性实施例涉及将金属合金铸造成诸如BMG制品的制品的方法和系统。 在一个实施方案中,用于储存,预处理,合金化,熔化,注射,模塑等的方法可以根据需要组合并在不同的室中进行。 在这些过程中,每个室可以独立地被控制以具有期望的室环境,例如在真空中,在惰性气体环境中,或者对周围环境开放。 由于每个室的灵活独立控制,可以减少铸造周期时间并且可以提高生产量。 熔融材料和最终产品的污染减少或消除。

    INJECTION COMPRESSION MOLDING OF AMORPHOUS ALLOYS
    50.
    发明申请
    INJECTION COMPRESSION MOLDING OF AMORPHOUS ALLOYS 审中-公开
    注射成型非晶合金成型

    公开(公告)号:US20150000858A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-01

    申请号:US14488055

    申请日:2014-09-16

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods and apparatus for forming bulk metallic glass (BMG) articles using a mold having a stationary mold part and a movable mold part paired to form a mold cavity. A molten material can be injected to fill the mold cavity. The molten material can then be cooled into a BMG article at a desired cooling rate. While injecting and/or cooling the molten material, the movement of the movable mold part can be controlled, such that a thermal contact between the molten material and the mold can be maintained. BMG articles can be formed without forming an underfilled part. Additional structural features can be imparted in the BMG article during formation. At least a portion of the formed BMG article can have an aspect ratio (first dimension/second dimension) of at least 10 or less than 0.1.

    Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了使用具有固定模具部分的模具和成对形成模具腔的可动模具部件来形成块状金属玻璃(BMG)制品的方法和装置。 可以注入熔融材料以填充模腔。 然后可以以所需的冷却速度将熔融的材料冷却成BMG制品。 在注入和/或冷却熔融材料的同时,可以控制活动模具部件的运动,从而可以保持熔融材料与模具之间的热接触。 可以形成BMG制品,而不形成底部填充部分。 在形成过程中,可以在BMG制品中赋予额外的结构特征。 形成的BMG制品的至少一部分可以具有至少10或小于0.1的纵横比(第一尺寸/第二尺寸)。

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