HEATING AND MELTING OF MULTIPLE DISCRETE CHARGES IN AN ELECTRIC INDUCTION FURNACE

摘要

Multiple discrete charges of an electrically conductive material, such as pencil ingots, are inductively heated or melted in an electric induction furnace. The multiple discrete metal charges are electrically connected together during the induction heating or melting process. One method of making this electrical connection is to immerse the ends of the multiple discrete metal charges in a volume of molten metal during the induction heating and melting process.