HORIZONTAL SKULL MELT SHOT SLEEVE

摘要

Disclosed are embodiments of a vessel configured to contain a secondary magnetic induction field therein for melting materials, and methods of use thereof. The vessel can be used in an injection molding apparatus having an induction coil positioned adjacent to the vessel. The vessel can have a tubular body configured to substantially surround and receive a plunger tip. Longitudinal slots or gaps extend through the thickness of the body to allow and/or direct eddy currents into the vessel during application of an RF induction field from the coil. The body also includes temperature regulating lines configured to flow a liquid within. The temperature regulating lines can be provided to run longitudinally within the wall(s) of the body between its inner bore and outer surface(s). A flange may be provided at one end of the body to secure the body within an injection molding apparatus.

主权项

1. A temperature regulated vessel for melting amorphous alloy in an injection molding machine, comprising:
a substantially tubular body comprising a first end and a second end along a longitudinal direction; a plurality of longitudinal slots extending between the first end and the second end of the substantially tubular body in the longitudinal direction and through a complete thickness of the substantially tubular body; and one or more temperature regulating channels configured to flow a liquid within the substantially tubular body; wherein the vessel is configured for use with an induction coil configured to melt amorphous alloy in the vessel, wherein the plurality of longitudinal slots are configured to receive eddy currents within the vessel during application of an induction field by the induction coil, wherein the substantially tubular body is configured to substantially contain a second magnetic field produced by the eddy currents from the induction field to melt the amorphous alloy during its application, and wherein the one or more temperature regulating channels are configured to regulate a temperature of the vessel during the application of the induction field.