AU2017246564B2 - Unit cell titanium casting - Google Patents
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Abstract
A system (5) and method (800) for unit cell casting of titanium or titanium-alloys is disclosed herein. The system (5) comprises an external chamber (45), a crucible (10) positioned within the external chamber (45), an induction coil (15) positioned around the crucible, an internal chamber (40) positioned within the external chamber (45), and a mold (30) positioned within the internal chamber (40). The external chamber (45) is evacuated and a pressurized gas is injected into the evacuated external chamber (45) to create a pressurized external chamber (45). An ingot (20) is melted within the crucible utilizing induction heating generated by the induction coil (15). The internal chamber (40) is evacuated to create an evacuated internal chamber (40). The titanium alloy material of the ingot (20) is completely transferred into the mold (30) from the crucible (10) using a pressure differential created between the external chamber (45) and the internal chamber (40).
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Unit Cell Titanium Casting
Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to precision titanium casting. More specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for precision titanium casting utilizing induction heating.
Background Art [0002] Various methods of titanium casting are well-known. One such method is investment casting which involves a lost wax procedure.
[0003] Vacuum electric arc smelting is another method in which a titanium ingot is melted by substantial heat generated by mutual discharging in a high current state by respectively using a titanium ingot crucible and a water-cooled copper crucible as a positive electrode and a negative electrode, thereby forming a molten liquid metal in the crucible and completing the casting of the titanium.
[0004] Another method is vacuum induction smelting in which an induction coil is wrapped outside a split-type water-cooled copper crucible. The electromagnetic force generated by the induction coil passes through a nonmetal isolation portion between splits of the copper crucible and then acts on a titanium ingot placed inside the crucible. Then the molten metal forms a molten metal liquid inside the crucible and the casting of the titanium is completed.
[0005] Vacuum induction smelting and vacuum electric arc smelting require the use of a water-cooled copper crucible which results in the loss of substantial heat. The actual power consumed is very little (only 20% to 30% of the power actually acts on the titanium). Furthermore, the preparation of the molding shell is very complex and time consuming, which adds to the costs. In the traditional casting technology, the operation time of a single furnace is
2017246564 10 Feb 2020 usually 60 to 80 minutes, and the loading and discharge process requires the coordination of many people. In the traditional casting technology, the process from the preparation of the wax pattern to the clearing of the molding shell can take ten days.
[0006] Titanium is an extremely reactive metal. During melting via traditional casting processes, a water cooling environment is required. The molten titanium liquid will come into direct contact with water if the crucible cracks, resulting in a fierce reaction, or even explosion, which poses a great threat to production safety.
[0007] To solve the above problems, a new kind of titanium alloy induction melting vacuum suction casting device is urgently needed, to solve the problems with existing titanium alloy casting, such as low efficiency, high cost, complicated technology, heavy workload, difficulty with preparing high- quality molding shells, long cycle and potential hazard.
Summary of the Invention [0007a] It is an object of the present invention to substantially overcome or ameliorate one of more problems of the prior art, or at least provide a useful alternative.
[0008] Currently the loading of the pre-heated pattern mold occurs between the pre-heat furnace and the casting furnace. The pattern mold itself is currently affixed to the underside of the top plate of the inner chamber utilizing a forked wedge. The top plate (with mold attached) is then inverted and placed onto the inner chamber body. In order to reduce the time required to load the pattern mold (thus minimizing heat loss) and reduce the chance of pattern mold breakage (due to stress caused by the wedge and/or damage during transportation) a cradle should be utilized to support the mold. The cradle would be created within the inner chamber and be designed specifically to hold and orient the pattern mold. The pattern mold itself would be modified to create a funnel at the top of the main gate to allow material to flow into and fill the mold. The use of this feature will allow for faster/more repeatable cycle times which will minimize part to part variation.
[0009] One aspect of the present invention is a method for unit cell casting of titanium or titanium-alloys. The method includes evacuating an external chamber to create an evacuated external chamber wherein a ceramic crucible containing a titanium alloy ingot is positioned
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2017246564 10 Feb 2020 therein. The method also includes injecting a pressurized gas into the evacuated external chamber to create a pressurized external chamber. The method also includes heating a mold positioned within an internal chamber through use of a plurality of infrared heaters placed within a plurality of internal walls of the internal chamber in order to minimize mold cool down and improve casting. The method also includes melting the titanium alloy ingot within the ceramic crucible utilizing induction heating generated by an induction coil positioned around the ceramic crucible. The method also includes evacuating the internal chamber to create an evacuated internal chamber. The method also includes transferring the completely melted titanium alloy material into the mold from the crucible using a pressure differential created between the external chamber and the internal chamber. A frequency generated in the induction coil ranges from 1 kilo-Hertz to 50 kilo-Hertz, and a power ranges from 15 kilo-Watts to 50 kilo- watts. An atmospheric pressure of the evacuated internal chamber ranges from 9.87xl0'7atmosphere to 9.87x 10'13atmosphere. The induction melting time ranges from 30 seconds to 90 seconds. The induction coil is positioned around a bottom section of the crucible to provide a uniform melt as molten titanium alloy material cascades onto itself and to increase homogeneity of the pour as the electromagnetic forces act on the molten titanium alloy material prior to it being evacuated from the crucible.
[0010] The method further comprises heating the mold using an infrared heating unit positioned within the internal chamber to create a heated mold. The method further comprises cooling the titanium alloy within the mold.
[0011] There is also disclosed a system for unit cell casting of titanium or titanium-alloys, the system comprises an external chamber, a ceramic crucible positioned within the external chamber, an induction coil positioned around a bottom section of the ceramic crucible, an internal chamber positioned within the external chamber, a pattern mold cradle within the internal chamber, and a mold positioned within the pattern mold cradle within the internal chamber. The external chamber is evacuated to create an evacuated external chamber wherein the ceramic crucible contains a titanium alloy ingot positioned therein. A pressurized gas is injected into the evacuated external chamber to create a pressurized external chamber. The titanium alloy ingot is melted within the ceramic crucible utilizing induction heating generated by the induction coil positioned around the ceramic crucible. The internal chamber is evacuated to create an evacuated internal chamber. The titanium
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[0012] The pressurized gas is preferably argon. The mold is preferably covered in a kaolin wool insulating material. The mold is preferably for a thinwalled golf club head. The mold is alternatively for an article having a wall thickness less than 0.250 inch. The induction melting time preferably ranges from 30 seconds to 90 seconds. The ceramic crucible is preferably composed of two yttria-based primary crucible layers, wherein a first primary crucible layer has a thickness ranging from O.OlOinch to 0.060inch, and a second primary crucible layer has a thickness ranging from O.OOlinch to 0.020inch. The ceramic crucible further comprises a silica based backup layer. The induction coil is preferably positioned around a bottom section of the ceramic crucible. The induction coil is alternatively positioned around an upper section of the ceramic crucible.
Brief Description of the Drawings [0012a] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of examples only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0013] FIG. 1 is an illustration of a unit-cell casting system.
[0014] FIG. 2 is an isolated view of an interior chamber, crucible, induction coils and mold of the unit-cell casting system, showing placement of the induction coils at a lower section of the crucible.
[0015] FIG. 2A is an isolated view of an interior chamber, crucible, induction coils and mold of the unit-cell casting system, showing placement of the induction coils at an upper section of the crucible.
[0016] FIG. 2A is an isolated view of an interior chamber, crucible, induction coils and mold of the unit-cell casting system, showing an insulation material
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[0017] FIG. 3 A is an illustration of a technician pre-heating a mold in an oven.
[0018] FIG. 3B is an illustration of a technician attaching the pre-heated mold to a lid of the internal container.
[0019] FIG. 3C is an illustration of a technician attaching the lid to the internal container.
[0020] FIG. 3D is an isolated view of the internal container.
[0021] FIG. 3E is an isolated view of the lid of the internal container.
[0022] FIG. 3F is an isolated view of the internal chamber of the internal container showing infrared heaters.
[0023] FIG. 4 is an illustration of a unit-cell casting system during an external chamber evacuation step.
[0024] FIG. 4A is an illustration of a unit-cell casting system during an external chamber pressurization step.
[0025] FIG. 4B is an illustration of a unit-cell casting system during an ingot melting step.
[0026] FIG. 5 is an illustration of a PLC unit and computer for a unit cell casting system.
[0027] FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a unit cell casting method.
[0028] FIG. 7 is an isolated view of a crucible for a unit cell casting system.
[0029] FIG. 8 is a flow chart of a method for unit cell titanium casting.
Best Mode(s) For Carrying Out The Invention [0030] As shown in FIG. 1, a unit cell titanium casting system 5 comprises an external container 44, an internal container 39, a vacuum mechanism 60, a crucible 10, an induction coil 15, a coil electrical generation mechanism 25, and a mold 30. The external container 44 defines an external chamber 45. The internal container 39 defines an internal chamber 40. The vacuum mechanism 60 includes a vacuum line 71, a vacuum connector 70 and pressure
2017246564 10 Feb 2020 gauges 75 a and 75b. The vacuum mechanism 60 is utilized to evacuate and pressurize the external chamber 45 and the internal chamber 40 in order to create a pressure differential between the internal chamber 40 and the external chamber 45.
[0031] The crucible IO is preferably composed of a ceramic material. In a most preferred embodiment, the crucible IO is composed of a first layer 11 a, a second layer I lb and a silica based third layer I le, as shown in FIG. 7. A metal ingot 20 is placed within the interior of the crucible 10. The metal ingot 20 is preferably a titanium alloy material. The volume of the crucible 10 preferably corresponds to the amount of metal necessary for forming the article. The interior of the crucible IO preferably has a diameter ranging from 15 centimeters (cm) to 90cm, more preferably from 35 cm to 60cm. A height of the crucible 10 preferably ranges 30cm to 200cm, and more preferably from 60cm to 100cm. A vacuum orifice 77 is located at a bottom of the crucible 10.
[0032] A connection nozzle 27 is connected between a bottom opening (not shown) of the crucible 10 and an opening to the mold 30. The connection nozzle 27 allows the melted metal material from the ingot 20 to flow into the mold 30 for casting of the article. Specifically, the size of connection nozzle 27 is determined based on the size and shape of the cavity of the mold 30, and is preferably from 5cm to 100cm, and more preferably from 15cm to 50cm.
[0033] The induction coil 15 is wrapped around the crucible 10. The induction coil 15 is energized to generate an electromagnetic force to melt the metal ingot 20 (e.g., titanium alloy ingot) within the crucible 10. The coil electrical generation mechanism 25 provides the electricity to the induction coil 15. As shown in FIG. 2, the induction coil 15 is wrapped around a bottom section I Ob of the crucible 10. This melts the bottom of the ingot 20 first. As shown in FIG. 2A, the induction coil 15 is wrapped around an upper section 10a of the crucible 10. This melts the top of the ingot 20 first. A second vacuum orifice is located at the bottom of the internal chamber 40.
[0034] In order to optimize the ability of the target material to seal around the port of a ceramic crucible 10, the induction coil 15 is preferably centered on the upper third of the ingot 20. This positioning allows the induction coil 15 to first act on the upper portion of the ingot 20 (melting the material from the top down), causing molten material to cascade around the still-solid ingot
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[0035] Alternatively, in order to fully utilize the electromagnetic forces of the induction coil 15, to include the electromagnetic stirring of the melt, the induction coil 15 is positioned towards the bottom 10b of the ceramic crucible 10. This positioning allows for a uniform melt as molten material cascades onto itself and also increased homogeneity of the pour as the electromagnetic forces can better act on the molten material prior to it being evacuated from the crucible 10.
[0036] Melting of the ingot 20 of titanium alloy is carried out in a vacuum condition for induction melting. The induction coil 15 is connected to the coil electrical generation mechanism 25.
[0037] The ceramic crucible 10 is utilized for vacuum induction melting of the titanium alloy. The ceramic material does not interfere with the fielding effect of the electromagnetic force, and the electro-magnetic induction energy generated by the induction coil 15 is fully focused on melting the ingot of titanium alloy.
[0038] In an embodiment shown in FIG. 2B, an insulating material 31 is wrapped around the mold 30. During casting pattern molds are preheated prior to use in order to improve the flow of material into the mold itself and to better allow the mold 30 to fill completely. Due to the nature of titanium materials, and the melting process itself, the more that heat loss is minimized, the greater time the material has to flow and fill the mold 30 prior to solidification. To this end, pattern mold heat is retained through the use of an insulating material 31 (e.g.: Kaolin wool) thereby extending the useful period of the mold 30 prior to the pour and allowing for better fill, including filling of more difficult molds (e.g., thin walled castings).
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PCT/US2017/025955 [0039] As shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E, the mold 30 is preheated in an oven 80. During unit cell casting, pattern molds 30 are preheated prior to use in order to improve the flow of material into the mold 30 itself and to better allow the mold 30 to fill completely. Due to the nature of titanium materials, and the melting process itself, there is a likely correlation between the temperature of the mold 30 and the ability to fill complex and/or thin walled pattern molds 30. Temperatures testing include 1050°C, 1060 °C, 1100 °C, 1150 °C, 1200 °C, 1250 °C and 1260 °C. The pre-heated mold is removed from the 80 and attached to a lid 35 of the internal container 39.
[0040] In an alternative embodiment shown in FIG. 3F, infrared heaters 50a and 50b are used to maintain the heat of the mold 30 within the internal chamber 40. Due to the nature of titanium materials, and the melting process itself, the more that heat loss is minimized, the greater time the material can flow and fill the mold 30 prior to solidification. To this end, pattern mold heat is retained through the use of infrared heaters 50a and 50b placed within the internal walls of the internal chamber 40 of the internal container 39 in order to minimize pattern mold cool down and improve the ability to cast complex and/or thin-walled parts.
[0041] FIGS. 4, 4A and 4B illustrate the casting process using a pressure differential between the external chamber 45 and the internal chamber 40 to assist in the flow of melted titanium alloy materials into a mold 30.
[0042] FIG. 5 illustrates a programmable logic computer (“PLC”) and operator computer 91 utilized with the unit cell casting system 5.
[0043] FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a unit cell casting method 600. At step 601, an ingot 20 is prepared for casting. The single ingot 20 is utilized to manufacture a single article such as a golf club head 29. As opposed to manufacturing multiple articles in a single process, which results in the loss of material, the present invention manufactures only a single article in each process. At step 602, the mold 30 is preheated in an oven. At step 603, the external chamber 45 is evacuated. At step 604, the external chamber 45 is
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[0044] As shown in FIG. 7, the first layer Ila and the second layer 1 lb are preferably composed of yttrium oxide and other materials. Yttrium oxide is highly inert to titanium in a high-temperature environment resulting in no chemical reaction between the two materials. Yttrium oxide also isolates the ceramic material from the titanium during the melting process to prevent reaction between them to ensure the smooth melting of the titanium-alloy. The third layer 11c of the crucible 10 is preferably composed of silicon dioxide and other materials. The silicon dioxide resists the metallic expansion and thermal stress during the melting process to ensure strength of the crucible.
[0045] A preferred thickness of the first layer Ila is from 0.5mm to 1.5mm and the preferred thickness range of the crucible 10 is from 5mm to 15mm.
[0046] A method 800 for unit cell casting of titanium or titanium-alloys is shown in FIG. 8. At block 801, an external chamber is evacuated to create an evacuated external chamber wherein a ceramic crucible containing a titanium alloy ingot is positioned therein. At block 802, a pressurized gas is injected into the evacuated external chamber to create a pressurized external chamber. At block 803, the titanium alloy ingot is melted within the ceramic crucible utilizing induction heating generated by an induction coil positioned around the ceramic crucible. At block 804, the internal chamber is evacuated to create an evacuated internal chamber, wherein a mold is positioned within the
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1. A method for unit cell casting of titanium or titanium-alloys, the method comprising: evacuating an external chamber to create an evacuated external chamber wherein a crucible containing a titanium alloy ingot is positioned therein;
injecting a pressurized gas into the evacuated external chamber to create a pressurized external chamber;
heating a mold positioned within an internal chamber through use of a plurality of infrared heaters placed within a plurality of internal walls of the internal chamber in order to minimize mold cool down and improve casting;
melting the titanium alloy ingot within the crucible utilizing induction heating generated by an induction coil positioned around the crucible;
evacuating the internal chamber to create an evacuated internal chamber, ; and transferring the completely melted titanium alloy material into the mold from the crucible using a pressure differential created between the external chamber and the internal chamber;
wherein a frequency generated in the induction coil ranges from 1 kilo- Hertz to
50 kilo-Hertz, and a power ranges from 15 kilo-Watts to 50 kilo-Watts;
wherein an atmospheric pressure of the evacuated internal chamber ranges from 9.87xl0'7atmosphere to 9.87x 10'13atmosphere;
wherein the induction melting time ranges from 30 seconds to 90 seconds;
wherein the induction coil is positioned around a bottom section of the crucible to provide a uniform melt as molten titanium alloy material cascades onto itself and to increase homogeneity of the pour as the electromagnetic forces act on the molten titanium alloy material prior to it being evacuated from the crucible.
2. The method according to claim 1 wherein the pressurized gas is argon.
3. The method according to claim 1 wherein the mold is covered in a kaolin wool insulating material.
4. The method according to claim 1 further comprising heating the mold using an infrared heating unit positioned within the internal chamber to create a heated mold.
5. The method according to claim 1 wherein the mold is for a thin-walled golf club head.
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6. The method according to claim 1 wherein the mold is for an article having a wall thickness less than 0.250 inch.
7. The method according to claim 1 wherein the crucible is composed of two yttria-based primary crucible layers, wherein a first primary crucible layer has a thickness ranging from O.OlOinch to 0.060inch, and a second primary crucible layer has a thickness ranging from O.OOlinchto 0.020inch.
8. The method according to claim 1 further comprising a silica based backup layer.
9. The method according to claim 1 further comprising cooling the titanium alloy within the mold.
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