APPARATUS FOR MOLDING METALS

摘要

An apparatus (10) for molding a metal material. The apparatus includes a vessel (12) with portions defining a passageway through the vessel. An inlet (18) is located toward one end and a member (26) or agitation me ans is located within the passageway. A plurality of heaters (23) are located a length of the vessel. The first of the heaters is located imediately downstream of the inlet and is a low frequency induction coil heater whereby the temperature gradient through the vessel's sidewall is minimized.