EP0388235A2 - Procédé et dispositif de coulée - Google Patents

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EP0388235A2
EP0388235A2 EP19900302880 EP90302880A EP0388235A2 EP 0388235 A2 EP0388235 A2 EP 0388235A2 EP 19900302880 EP19900302880 EP 19900302880 EP 90302880 A EP90302880 A EP 90302880A EP 0388235 A2 EP0388235 A2 EP 0388235A2
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Arnold J. Cook
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D18/00—Pressure casting; Vacuum casting
    • B22D18/06—Vacuum casting, i.e. making use of vacuum to fill the mould
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D18/00—Pressure casting; Vacuum casting
    • B22D18/04—Low pressure casting, i.e. making use of pressures up to a few bars to fill the mould
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D19/00—Casting in, on, or around objects which form part of the product
    • B22D19/14—Casting in, on, or around objects which form part of the product the objects being filamentary or particulate in form

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  • the present invention is related to an apparatus for casting. More specifically, the present invention is related to an apparatus and method for producing fiber reinforced materials.
  • Fiber reinforced materials where the material is commonly a metal, provide a level of strength to a structure that otherwise cannot be attained with just the material itself.
  • the fibers in the material increase the stiffness of the material such that for a given applied load, the material deflects less than an unreinforced material.
  • the fibers are typically bundled together in some fashion and form corresponding to the ultimate devised shape of the fiber reinforced material. Then the material must somehow be forced into the fiber bundle so it completely fills the interstices of the fiber bundle. This is normally accomplished by liquifying the material and then forcing it into the fiber bundle.
  • U.S. Patent 4573517 to Booth, et al. discloses an apparatus and method for forcing melted metal into a fiber bundle.
  • this method requires the apparatus wherein this method is performed to first be evacuated through a furnace thereof. Then melted metal is forced into a fiber bundle under pressure of gas pumped into the vessel.
  • this technique requires, as do all other techniques heretofore known, that the chamber within which the production of the fiber reinforced material occurs be strong enough to withstand the necessary pressures so it does not explode apart either from the inside or the outside. Additionally, in the patent to Booth, the level of melted metal within the structure must be carefully controlled or cooling thereto causes it to solidify making the process useless.
  • the present invention requires only that a pressure vessel be strong enough to withstand the necessary pressures inside the vessel.
  • a mold chamber holding a fiber array mold inside the vessel is subject only to small pressure differences, thus allowing much thinner or low strength mold chamber structures.
  • This enables the present invention to be easier to use and quicker to use and enables a more uniform heating of the mold chamber with a single furnace design.
  • the level of melted material is not of great concern as long as it fills the mold chamber since cooling of the melted material is actually used for the benefit of the process as opposed to a detriment of the process.
  • the present invention pertains to an apparatus for casting.
  • the apparatus is comprised of a pressure vessel and means for evacuating and pressurizing the vessel.
  • the evacuating and pressurizing means is in fluidic connection with the vessel.
  • the apparatus is also comprised of a crucible disposed in the pressure vessel within which material is melted.
  • the apparatus is comprised of means for heating material in the crucible and the mold in the mold chamber such that material is melted in the crucible and stays melted as it is drawn up to the mold chamber while the evacuating and pressurizing means evacuates the vessel, and when it is forced into the mold while the evacuating and pressurizing means charges the vessel.
  • the heating means is disposed in the vessel.
  • the evacuating and pressurizing means includes means for evacuating the vessel and means for pressurizing the vessel.
  • the evacuating means is fluidically connected to the mold chamber through the vessel, and the pressurizing means is fluidically connected to the vessel.
  • the mold chamber includes a feeder tube fluidically connected thereto and extending out therefrom. The feeder tube is disposed in the vessel.
  • the apparatus preferably includes a crucible lifter connected to the crucible for lifting the crucible such that it is in fluidic connection with the feeder tube that extends from the mold chamber.
  • a pressurizing means includes means for controlling the rate at which pressurization occurs such that the pressure in the mold chamber is able to have time to be driven toward instantaneous equilibrium with the vessel pressure.
  • the present invention also pertains to a method for casting.
  • the method comprises the steps of placing in a mold chamber of a pressure vessel a mold; placing in a crucible of the pressure vessel a material; evacuating the vacuum vessel through the mold chamber; melting the material in the crucible; placing the crucible in fluidic connection with the mold chamber; and pressurizing the vessel while it is continually evacuated such that the melted material is drawn into the mold chamber and forced into the mold.
  • the apparatus 10 comprises a pressure vessel 12 and means for evacuating and pressurizing the vessel 12.
  • the vessel 12 is preferably made of 316 stainless steel.
  • the evacuating and pressurizing means is in fluidic connection with the vessel 12.
  • the apparatus 10 is also comprised of a crucible 14 disposed in the pressure vessel 12 within which material 16, such as aluminum, is melted.
  • the mold chamber 18 is preferably made of 304 stainless steel however, other materials can also be used and the crucible 14 is preferably graphite.
  • the fibers used are preferably made of silicon carbide.
  • melted material 16 in the crucible 14 can be drawn into the mold chamber 18 as the evacuating and the pressurizing means pressurizes the vessel 12.
  • Typical pressures for use with silicon carbide fibers, and melted aluminum are 1000 PSI-2000 PSI and preferably 1300 PSI-1500 PSI. The pressure required is related to the volume fraction of fibers. In general, the more fibers per given unit of volume, the greater pressure is required to force the melted material between the fibers.
  • the apparatus is also comprised of means for heating material 16 in the crucible 14 and the fiber array mold 20 in the mold chamber 8 such that material 16 is melted in the crucible 14 and stays melted as it is drawn up to the mold chamber 18 while the evacuating and pressurizing means evacuates the vessel 12, and when it is forced into the fiber array mold 20 while the evacuating and pressurizing means pressurizes the vessel 12.
  • the heating means is preferably disposed in the vessel 12. The heating means should provide enough heat to maintain the material in a melted state. For instance, with aluminum, the temperature should be over 600°C and preferably between 650°C and 700°C.
  • the evacuating and charging means includes means 22 for evacuating the vessel and means 24 for pressurizing the vessel, such as a vacuum pump 23 and a pressure pump 25, respectively.
  • the evacuating means 22 is fluidically connected to the mold chamber 18 in the vessel 12 and the pressurising means is fluidically connected to the vessel 12.
  • the heating means preferably includes a mold furnace 26 for heating the mold chamber 18 and a crucible furnace 28 for heating the crucible 14.
  • the mold furnace 26 is preferably positioned about the mold chamber 18 and the crucible furnace 28 is preferably positioned about the crucible 14 to provide essentially uniform heating to the mold chamber 18 and crucible 14, respectively. It should be noted however that the mold furnace 26 is not necessary for the effective operation of the apparatus.
  • the evacuating means 22 preferably includes a snorkel 30 fluidically connected to the mold chamber 18 and extending therefrom out of the vessel 12.
  • the evacuating means 22 also preferably includes means for solidifying the melted material 16 and the snorkel 30 to form a solidification plug when the melted material 16 is drawn therein.
  • the solidifying means includes a water cooled head 34 in thermal communication with the snorkel 30.
  • the melted material solidifies to form the solidification plug as it moves adjacent the head 34.
  • the head 34 can then be used, as above, to start a directional solidification down the mold such that, for instance, metal shrinkage during the solidification can be fed with additional metal from the crucible.
  • the mold chamber 18 preferably includes a feeder tube 38 fluidically connected thereto and extending out therefrom.
  • the feeder tube is disposed in the vessel 12.
  • the crucible 14 is fluidically connected to the mold chamber 18 through the feeder tube 38 such that melted material 16 in the crucible 14 can be drawn to the mold chamber 18 as the vacuum pump 23 evacuates the vessel 12 and the mold chamber 18 interior is fluidically isolated from direct communication with the vessel 12 interior.
  • the pressure pump can also be used to aid in filling the mold chamber 18 with melted material 16 by pressurizing the vessel 12 and forcing the melted material 16 in the crucible 14 into the mold chamber 18.
  • fiber array molds 20 can also be heated and evacuated prior to insertion in the vessel with the use of a foil seal 41 disposed at the bottom of the snorkel 30, as shown in Figure 13.
  • the foil seal 41 is, for instance, made out of the same material 16 as the material 16 in the crucible 14.
  • the foil seal 41 melts when placed in the crucible 14 filled with melted material 16, thus fluidically isolating the interior of the mold chamber 18 from direct communication with the interior of the vessel and allowing material 16 to move into the feeder tube 38.
  • the material can be melted subsequent to insertion of the fill tube 30 therein, thus eliminating the need for any furnaces or a crucible lifter 40.
  • the apparatus 10 includes a crucible lifter 40 connected to the crucible 14 for lifting the crucible 14 such that it is placed in fluidic connection with the feeder tube 38 that extends from the mold chamber 18, as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
  • Figures 2 and 3 are cross-sectional schematic views of an apparatus 10 with the crucible 12 out of fluidic connection with the feeder tube 38, and in fluidic connection with the feeder tube 38 after the crucible lifter 40 has lifted the crucible 14, respectively. (Note Figures 1, 2 and 3 are drawn to scale so that the relationship of the various elements and structures thereof are defined regardless of the actual size chosen therefore.)
  • the apparatus 10 preferably is water cooled, for instance, with pipes 42 positioned about the vessel 12.
  • the apparatus 10 also preferably includes insulation 44 disposed in the vessel 12 and positioned about the mold furnace 26 and the crucible furnace 28 for maintaining heat therein.
  • the present invention also pertains to a method for producing a fiber reinforced material.
  • the method comprises the steps of placing in the mold chamber 18 of the pressure vessel 12 the fiber array mold 20. Then the step of placing in the crucible 14 of the pressure vessel 12 the material 16, as shown in Figure 4, is performed. Next, the step of evacuating the pressure vessel 12 through the mold chamber 18, and melting the material 16 in the crucible 14, as shown in Figure 5, is performed. Then the step of placing the crucible 14 in fluidic communication with the mold chamber 18, as shown in Figure 6, is performed. Next, the step of pressurizing the vessel 12 while it is continually evacuated such that the melted material 16 is drawn into the mold chamber 18 and forced into the fiber array mold 20, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, is performed.
  • the pressurizing step preferably includes the step of controlling the rate at which pressurization of the vessel 12 occurs such that the pressure in the mold chamber 18 is able to have time to be driven toward instantaneous equilibrium with the pressure in the vessel 12.
  • the step of forming a solidification plug such that further evacuation is prevented from the pressure vessel 12, as shown in Figure 8, and the melted material is prevented from leaving the vessel 12 via the snorkel 30.
  • the continuous pressurizing from the pressure pump 25 of the vessel 12 forces the melted material 16 through the feeder tube 38 into the mold chamber 18. This continuous pressure causes the melted material 16 to penetrate into the fiber array mold 20 and eventually fill the fiber array mold 20, as shown in Figures 9 and 10.
  • the mold chamber 18 and crucible 14 are disposed inside the vessel 12 as are the mold furnace 26 and crucible furnace 28 requires that only the pressure vessel 12 be strong enough to withstand the internal forces that build up under the pressure from the pressure pump 25. But since the pressure in the pressure vessel 12 is uniform essentially throughout, by controlling the pressurization rate of the vessel such that the pressure in the mold chamber is able to have time to be driven toward instantaneous equilibrium with the vessel pressure, only a small differential pressure between the interior of the mold chamber 18 and the interior of the pressure vessel 12 exists at any give moment. Consequently, strength concerns of the mold chamber structure and mold seals are minimized. This small pressure differential between the interior of the mold chamber 18 and the interior of the pressure vessel 12 is kept to a minimum due to the action of the melted material 16 being forced into the mold chamber 18 by the pressure pump 25 in an amount corresponding to the pressure on the melted material 16.
  • the temperature of the mold chamber 18 is lowered to allow the melted material 16 to solidify. Then pressure is released and the mold 20 is removed from the pressure vessel 12.
  • the crucible 14 is loaded with aluminum and placed in the vessel 12 which is then sealed, as shown in Figure 4, with high temperature VITON ® seals.
  • the crucible furnace 28 and mold furnace 26 is then activated to melt the aluminum in the crucible 14.
  • the vacuum pump 23 is activated which evacuates the vessel 12 through the mold chamber 18, as shown in Figure 5.
  • the vacuum pump 23 evacuates the pressure vessel 12 through the mold chamber 18 by drawing fluid present in the vessel 12 first through the feeder tube and then through the mold chamber 18 and then through the snorkel 30. By evacuating the mold 20, there is less chance of voids being formed in the fiber reinforced material after the melted material has infiltrated the mold 20.
  • the crucible lifter 40 When the aluminum in the crucible 14 is melted, the crucible lifter 40 is activated causing tile crucible 14 to be moved in fluidic connection with the snorkel 30 fluidically isolating the interior of the mold chamber from direct communication with the vessel interior such that the melted aluminum in the crucible 14 can be drawn up to the mold chamber 18 through the snorkel 30 under the action of the vacuum pump, as shown in Figures 6 and 7.
  • the vessel pressurization is started with nitrogen gas to assist in forcing the aluminum into the feeder tube.
  • the vacuum pump 23 continues to draw fluid out of the vessel 12
  • the melted aluminum is drawn up through the feeder tube 38 into the mold chamber 18 where it surrounds the fiber array mold 20 and comes into contact with the water cooled head in the snorkel 30, a solidification plug is formed.
  • the pressure pump 25 pumps nitrogen gas into the vessel 12, as shown in Figure 8.
  • the pressure in the vessel 12 is consequently increased throughout the vessel 12 and specifically at the surface of the melted aluminum in the crucible 14.
  • a pressure differential is created between the interior of the vessel 12 and the interior of the mold chamber 18. This pressure differential results in the melted aluminum being forced up through the feeder tube 38 and, into the mold chamber 18, as shown in Figure 9.
  • the amount of melted aluminum that is forced into the mold chamber 18 and consequently the fiber array mold 20 corresponds to the amount of pressure in the vessel 12 at the surface 48 of the melted aluminum in the crucible 14.
  • the more pressure in the vessel the more fluid is forced into the mold chamber 18 and fiber array mold 20 to compensate for the difference in the pressure between the inside of the mold chamber 20 and the inside of the vessel 12, as shown in Figure 9.
  • the pressure is equalized between the inside of the fiber array mold 20 and the inside of the vessel 12 itself.
  • By controlling the pressurization rate it is possible to control the difference between the pressure on the inside and outside of the fiber array mold 20. The slower the rate, the lower the pressure exerted on the outside of the mold and so a thinner or lower stength wall thereof is required.
  • Quick pressurization rates require heavy walls to withstand the pressures exerted on the walls of the mold chamber.
  • the melted aluminum fills the fiber array mold 20
  • the melted aluminum is also forced into the snorkel 36.
  • the water cooled head 34 causes the melted aluminum in the snorkel 36 nearest the water cooled head 34 to solidify.
  • This solidification of the melted aluminum forms the solidification plug.
  • This solidification of the melted aluminum propagates as a wave down from the solidification plug, fiber array mold 20 and to the crucible 14, as shown in Figure 10.
  • the pressure pump 25 is then turned off and the mold chamber 18 with the fiber array mold 20 therein is removed from the pressure vessel 12.
  • the vessel 12 is maintained in a support frame 46, as shown in Figure 12, through the process.

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GB2287205A (en) * 1994-02-10 1995-09-13 Electrovac Preparing metal matrix composites
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EP0739667A1 (fr) * 1995-04-25 1996-10-30 Daido Tokushuko Kabushiki Kaisha Procédé et appareil de coulée de métal
FR2760984A1 (fr) * 1997-03-24 1998-09-25 Aerospatiale Procede de fabrication d'une piece composite a matrice magnesium, par fonderie sous pression
EP1166989A2 (fr) * 2000-06-23 2002-01-02 MK Technology GmbH Procédé et dispositif de moulage sous vide
ES2178912A1 (es) * 2000-02-01 2003-01-01 Faiveley Espanola Procedimiento de obtencion de una superficie antideslizante.

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EP0569627A1 (fr) * 1992-05-11 1993-11-18 Arnold J. Cook Moulage par le haut
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FR2760984A1 (fr) * 1997-03-24 1998-09-25 Aerospatiale Procede de fabrication d'une piece composite a matrice magnesium, par fonderie sous pression
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ES2178912A1 (es) * 2000-02-01 2003-01-01 Faiveley Espanola Procedimiento de obtencion de una superficie antideslizante.
EP1166989A2 (fr) * 2000-06-23 2002-01-02 MK Technology GmbH Procédé et dispositif de moulage sous vide
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