Casting system with tapered hearth

    公开(公告)号:NZ707036A

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-29

    申请号:NZ70703614

    申请日:2014-01-06

    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a casting system and method. Casting systems can be prone to the formation of stagnant zones in molten material, however improved geometry of the refining hearth can increase the velocity of molten material flowing therethrough and can reduce the pressure in the molten material. Accordingly, it is proposed to provide a casting system that can include an energy source and a hearth, which can have a tapered cavity. The tapered cavity can have a first end portion and a second end portion, and the tapered cavity can narrow between the first and second end portions. Further, the tapered cavity can have an inlet at the first end portion that defines an inlet capacity, and one or more outlets at the second end portion that define an outlet capacity. Where the cavity has a single outlet, the outlet capacity can be less than the inlet capacity. Where the cavity has multiple outlets, the combined outlet capacity can match the inlet capacity. Further, the cross-sectional area of the tapered cavity near the inlet can be similar to the cross-sectional area of the inlet.

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