Processes, systems, and apparatus for forming products from atomized metals and alloys
    2.
    发明授权
    Processes, systems, and apparatus for forming products from atomized metals and alloys 有权
    用于从雾化金属和合金成型产品的工艺,系统和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08747956B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-10

    申请号:US13207629

    申请日:2011-08-11

    Abstract: Processes, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for forming products from atomized metals and alloys. A stream of molten alloy and/or a series of droplets of molten alloy are produced. The molten alloy is atomized to produce electrically-charged particles of the molten alloy by impinging electrons on the stream of molten alloy and/or the series of droplets of molten alloy. The electrically-charged molten alloy particles are accelerated with at least one of an electrostatic field and an electromagnetic field. The accelerating molten alloy particles are cooled to a temperature that is less than a solidus temperature of the molten alloy particles so that the molten alloy particles solidify while accelerating. The solid alloy particles are impacted onto a substrate and the impacting particles deform and metallurgically bond to the substrate to produce a solid alloy preform.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于从雾化金属和合金形成产品的方法,系统和装置。 产生熔融合金流和/或一系列熔融合金液滴。 熔化的合金被雾化以通过在熔融合金流和/或一系列熔融合金液滴上撞击电子而产生熔融合金的带电粒子。 用静电场和电磁场中的至少一个来加速带电的熔融合金颗粒。 将加速的熔融合金粒子冷却至低于熔融合金粒子的固相线温度的温度,使熔融的合金粒子在加速的同时固化。 固体合金颗粒被冲击到基底上,并且冲击颗粒变形并与基底冶金结合以产生固体合金预制件。

    THERMO-MECHANICAL PROCESSING OF NICKEL-BASE ALLOYS
    3.
    发明申请
    THERMO-MECHANICAL PROCESSING OF NICKEL-BASE ALLOYS 有权
    镍基合金的热机械加工

    公开(公告)号:US20120308428A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-06

    申请号:US13150494

    申请日:2011-06-01

    CPC classification number: C22C19/058 B21D22/022 B21J1/06 C22C19/05 C22F1/10

    Abstract: A thermo-mechanical treatment process is disclosed. A nickel-base alloy workpiece is heated in a first heating step to a temperature greater than the M23C6 carbide solvus temperature of the nickel-base alloy. The nickel-base alloy workpiece is worked in a first working step to a reduction in area of 20% to 70%. The nickel-base alloy workpiece is at a temperature greater than the M23C6 carbide solvus temperature when the first working step begins. The nickel-base alloy workpiece is heated in a second working step to a temperature greater than 1700° F. (926° C.) and less than the M23C6 carbide solvus temperature of the nickel-base alloy. The nickel-base alloy workpiece is not permitted to cool to ambient temperature between completion of the first working step and the beginning of the second heating step. The nickel-base alloy workpiece is worked to a second reduction in area of 20% to 70%. The nickel-base alloy workpiece is at a temperature greater than 1700° F. (926° C.) and less than the M23C6 carbide solvus temperature of the nickel-base alloy when the second working step begins.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种热机械处理方法。 将镍基合金工件在第一加热步骤中加热到大于镍基合金的M23C6碳化物溶质温度的温度。 镍基合金工件在第一工作步骤中加工,以减少20%至70%的面积。 当第一工作步骤开始时,镍基合金工件处于大于M23C6碳化物溶质温度的温度。 镍基合金工件在第二工作步骤中被加热至大于1700°F(926℃)的温度,并小于镍基合金的M23C6碳化物溶质温度。 镍基合金工件在第一工作步骤完成和第二加热步骤开始之间不允许冷却至环境温度。 镍基合金工件的工作面积为20%至70%的第二次减少。 镍基合金工件的温度大于1700°F(926°C),小于第二工作步骤时镍基合金的M23C6碳化物溶质温度。

    Casting Apparatus and Method
    4.
    发明申请
    Casting Apparatus and Method 有权
    铸造设备及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120168110A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-05

    申请号:US13420910

    申请日:2012-03-15

    CPC classification number: B22D23/003 C23C4/123

    Abstract: A nucleated casting apparatus including an atomizing nozzle configured to produce a droplet spray of a metallic material, a mold configured to receive the droplet spray and form a preform therein, and a gas injector which can limit, and possibly prevent, overspray from accumulating on the mold. The gas injector can be configured to produce a gas flow which can impinge on the droplet spray to redirect at least a portion of the droplet spray away from a side wall of the mold. In various embodiments, the droplet spray may be directed by the atomizing nozzle in a generally downward direction and the gas flow may be directed in a generally upward direction such that the gas flow circumscribes the perimeter of the mold.

    Abstract translation: 一种成核铸造设备,包括:雾化喷嘴,其被配置为产生金属材料的液滴喷射;模具,被配置为接收液滴喷雾并在其中形成预成型件;以及气体喷射器,其可以限制并且可能防止过度喷射累积在 模子。 气体注射器可以被配置为产生可以撞击到液滴喷雾上的气流,以将液滴喷雾的至少一部分重新从模具的侧壁重新定向。 在各种实施例中,液滴喷雾可以通过雾化喷嘴在大致向下的方向上引导,并且气流可以沿大致向上的方向被引导,使得气流围绕模具的周边。

    Apparatus and method for clean, rapidly solidified alloys

    公开(公告)号:US08187358B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-29

    申请号:US12502558

    申请日:2009-07-14

    Abstract: One non-limiting embodiment of an apparatus for forming an alloy powder or preform includes a melting assembly, an atomizing assembly, and a field generating assembly, and a collector. The melting assembly produces at least one of a stream of a molten alloy and a series of droplets of a molten alloy, and may be substantially free from ceramic in regions contacted by the molten alloy. The atomizing assembly generates electrons and impinges the electrons on molten alloy from the melting assembly, thereby producing molten alloy particles. The field generating assembly produces at least one of an electrostatic field and an electromagnetic field between the atomizing assembly and the collector. The molten alloy particles interact with the at least one field, which influences at least one of the acceleration, speed, and direction of the molten alloy particles. Related methods also are disclosed.

    CASTING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    7.
    发明申请
    CASTING APPARATUS AND METHOD 有权
    铸造设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110214833A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-08

    申请号:US13108402

    申请日:2011-05-16

    CPC classification number: B22D23/003 C23C4/123

    Abstract: A nucleated casting apparatus including an atomizing nozzle configured to produce a droplet spray of a metallic material, a mold configured to receive the droplet spray and form a preform therein, and a gas injector which can limit, and possibly prevent, overspray from accumulating on the mold. The gas injector can be configured to produce a gas flow which can impinge on the droplet spray to redirect at least a portion of the droplet spray away from a side wall of the mold. In various embodiments, the droplet spray may be directed by the atomizing nozzle in a generally downward direction and the gas flow may be directed in a generally upward direction such that the gas flow circumscribes the perimeter of the mold.

    Abstract translation: 一种成核铸造设备,包括:雾化喷嘴,其被配置为产生金属材料的液滴喷射;模具,被配置为接收液滴喷雾并在其中形成预成型件;以及气体喷射器,其可以限制并且可能防止过度喷射累积在 模子。 气体注射器可以被配置为产生可以撞击到液滴喷雾上的气流,以将液滴喷雾的至少一部分重新从模具的侧壁重新定向。 在各种实施例中,液滴喷雾可以通过雾化喷嘴在大致向下的方向上引导,并且气流可以沿大致向上的方向被引导,使得气流围绕模具的周边。

    Ion Plasma Electron Emitters for a Melting Furnace
    9.
    发明申请
    Ion Plasma Electron Emitters for a Melting Furnace 失效
    用于熔炉的离子等离子体电子发射器

    公开(公告)号:US20100012629A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-21

    申请号:US12546785

    申请日:2009-08-25

    Abstract: An apparatus for melting an electrically conductive metallic material comprises an auxiliary ion plasma electron emitter configured to produce a focused electron field including a cross-sectional profile having a first shape. The apparatus further comprises a steering system configured to direct the focused electron field to impinge the focused electron field on at least a portion of the electrically conductive metallic material to at least one of melt or heat any solidified portions of the electrically conductive metallic material, any solid condensate within the electrically conductive metallic material, and/or regions of a solidifying ingot.

    Abstract translation: 用于熔化导电金属材料的装置包括配置成产生聚焦电子场的辅助离子等离子体电子发射体,其包括具有第一形状的横截面轮廓。 该装置还包括转向系统,其被配置为引导聚焦的电子场,将聚焦的电子场撞击在导电金属材料的至少一部分上,以将至少一个熔融或加热导电金属材料的任何固化部分,任何 在导电金属材料内的固体冷凝物,和/或固化锭的区域。

    Casting Apparatus and Method
    10.
    发明申请
    Casting Apparatus and Method 有权
    铸造设备及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090139682A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-04

    申请号:US11949808

    申请日:2007-12-04

    CPC classification number: B22D23/003 C23C4/123

    Abstract: A nucleated casting apparatus including an atomizing nozzle configured to produce a droplet spray of a metallic material, a mold configured to receive the droplet spray and form a preform therein, and a gas injector which can limit, and possibly prevent, overspray from accumulating on the mold. The gas injector can be configured to produce a gas flow which can impinge on the droplet spray to redirect at least a portion of the droplet spray away from a side wall of the mold. In various embodiments, the droplet spray may be directed by the atomizing nozzle in a generally downward direction and the gas flow may be directed in a generally upward direction such that the gas flow circumscribes the perimeter of the mold.

    Abstract translation: 一种成核铸造设备,包括:雾化喷嘴,其被配置为产生金属材料的液滴喷射;模具,被配置为接收液滴喷雾并在其中形成预成型件;以及气体喷射器,其可以限制并且可能防止过度喷射累积在 模子。 气体注射器可以被配置为产生可以撞击到液滴喷雾上的气流,以将液滴喷雾的至少一部分重新从模具的侧壁重新定向。 在各种实施例中,液滴喷雾可以通过雾化喷嘴在大致向下的方向上引导,并且气流可以沿大致向上的方向被引导,使得气流围绕模具的周边。

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