APPARATUS TO PRODUCE INGOTS BY DIRECTED HARDENING Russian patent published in 1996 - IPC

FIELD: metallurgy, casting. SUBSTANCE: apparatus has ring-type crucible mounted on frame with mechanism of inclination, ceramic mould located in through cavity of crucible on refrigerator fixed on rod of lifting and lowering mechanism. In the case outer wall of crucible is made in the form of inductor lined with refractory mixture. Inner wall of crucible has discharging chute and its height is less than height of outer wall. New thing in the apparatus is the fact, that inner wall of crucible is also made in the form of inductor lined with refractory mixture. EFFECT: increased reliability and prevention of metal leakage from melting cavity of crucible. 1 dwg