APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEMI-SOLID MATERIAL PRODUCTION

摘要

PURPOSE: An apparatus and method for semi-solid material production is provided to provide semi-solid material formation suitable for fashioning directly into a component. CONSTITUTION: An apparatus and process is provided for producing semi-solid material(50) suitable for directly casting into a component wherein the semi-solid material is formed from a molten material(11) and the molten material is introduced into a container. Semi-solid is produced therefrom by agitating, shearing, and thermally controlling the molten material. The semi-solid material is maintained in a substantially isothermal state within the container by appropriate thermal control and thorough three dimensional mixing. Extending from the container is a means for removing the semi-solid material from the container, including a temperature control mechanism to control the temperature of the semi-solid material within the removing means.