Apparatus and method for materials processing utilizing a rotating magnetic field

摘要

An apparatus for materials processing utilizing a rotating magnetic field comprises a platform for supporting a specimen, and a plurality of magnets underlying the platform. The plurality of magnets are configured for rotation about an axis of rotation intersecting the platform. A heat source is disposed above the platform for heating the specimen during the rotation of the plurality of magnets. A method for materials processing utilizing a rotating magnetic field comprises providing a specimen on a platform overlying a plurality of magnets; rotating the plurality of magnets about an axis of rotation intersecting the platform, thereby applying a rotating magnetic field to the specimen; and, while rotating the plurality of magnets, heating the specimen to a desired temperature.

主权项

1. A method for materials processing utilizing a rotating magnetic field, the method comprising:
providing a specimen comprising two components placed adjacent to each other on a platform overlying a plurality of magnets, a first of the two components comprising an aluminum or magnesium alloy and a second of the two components comprising a carbon fiber-resin matrix composite; rotating the plurality of magnets about an axis of rotation intersecting the platform, thereby applying a rotating magnetic field to the specimen; and while rotating the plurality of magnets, heating the specimen to a desired temperature greater than or equal to a melting temperature of the aluminum or magnesium alloy, wherein the two components are bonded together during the heating and the application of the rotating magnetic field.