EP2919931A1 - Tool for fastening an attachment head to an electrode cast in a mould, associated installation and associated method - Google Patents
Tool for fastening an attachment head to an electrode cast in a mould, associated installation and associated methodInfo
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- EP2919931A1 EP2919931A1 EP14798810.9A EP14798810A EP2919931A1 EP 2919931 A1 EP2919931 A1 EP 2919931A1 EP 14798810 A EP14798810 A EP 14798810A EP 2919931 A1 EP2919931 A1 EP 2919931A1
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a tool for fixing a fastening head on an electrode cast in a mold, comprising:
- a tool for fixing a fastening head on an electrode cast in a mold comprising:
- the mold base carried by the support, the mold base defining an axial orifice for passing the fastening head
- Such tooling is intended to be used in particular in a transferred arc plasma torch furnace for melting and refining in a cooled copper crucible (referred to as “Plasma Arc Melting Cold Hearth Refining”), or in a furnace.
- electron guns for melting and refining in a cooled crucible referred to as “Electron Beam Cold Hearth Refining”).
- a metal electrode is then made in the furnace, by continuous casting.
- An electrode is a cylindrical shaped ingot for remelting.
- Falling metal materials are advantageously made of titanium alloy. More generally, they may be of other metallic materials such as noble metals.
- the electrode is re-melted in a vacuum arc reflow oven, referred to as the "Vacuum Arc Remelting".
- the electrode is evacuated and supplied with the melting stream in a crucible called ingot mold.
- An electric arc is created between the free end of the electrode and the bottom of the mold, causing the progressive melting of the electrode.
- the distance between the molten metal surface and the electrode is controlled during the fusion.
- a metal hooking head designated by the English term "stub"
- the electrode is continuously poured into the moulder ring of the melting and refining furnace by extracting it progressively from the mold by means of a pulling system. To do this, a dovetail-shaped mold bottom is used.
- the solder serves both to support the weight of the electrode and to transmit the reflow current.
- US Pat. No. 6,273,179 describes a method in which a mounting member of the fastening head is welded to the end of the electrode, directly in the moulder ring of the melting and refining furnace, when of the formation of this electrode.
- the mounting member is initially housed in a cavity of the bottom of the mold.
- the attachment head is mechanically assembled on the mounting member and the assembly is introduced into the reflow oven.
- the dimensions of the mounting member must correspond precisely to the complementary shape in the mold, which prevents the possible recycling of the mounting members. The cost of the process is therefore high.
- An object of the invention is to simplify the implementation of a method of remelting metal electrodes, economically and with a saving of time.
- the invention relates to a tool of the aforementioned type, characterized in that the longitudinal immobilization mechanism is longitudinally adjustable relative to the support for immobilizing the attachment head relative to the support in at least two longitudinal positions distinct along the longitudinal axis.
- the tool according to the invention may comprise one or more of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or in any technically possible combination:
- the longitudinal immobilization mechanism comprises at least one transverse immobilization member of the attachment head and a locking assembly of the transverse immobilization member on the support in each of the distinct longitudinal positions;
- the support defines at least one transverse passage opening, the transverse immobilization member passing through the transverse opening, the locking assembly being disposed on an outer surface of the support, outside the transverse opening;
- the locking assembly comprises at least one ear engaged on the transverse immobilization member, the lug being removable from the support, the locking assembly comprising a locking projection of the ear against the support, fixed on the support;
- the ear has a longitudinal fixing rod, the locking projection having a retaining fork of the longitudinal fastening rod;
- the transverse opening is a longitudinal slot
- the tool comprises a radial immobilization mechanism of the attachment head relative to the longitudinal axis;
- the mold bottom comprises:
- a first mold bottom piece defining a first portion of the contour of the axial passage orifice
- a second mold base part delimiting a second part of the contour of the axial passage orifice, the first part and / or the second part being mounted to move transversely on the support between an insertion configuration of the attachment head; and a usage configuration;
- the mold base comprises a cooling assembly
- the support comprises a tubular sleeve defining a central insertion opening of the attachment head, the mold base being mounted at one longitudinal end of the tubular sleeve, the mounting end being located at an opposite longitudinal end of the tubular sleeve; ;
- the invention also relates to an installation for producing metal parts comprising:
- a refining crucible assembly comprising at least one mold for forming an electrode by casting, - A tool as described above mounted movably in the mold, the tool carrying a hooking head;
- the crucible assembly comprising a tool moving member in the mold, the mounting end of the tool support being mounted on the displacement member.
- the installation according to the invention can comprise one or more of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or in any technically possible combination:
- the invention also relates to a method for producing metal parts, comprising the following steps:
- the method according to the invention may comprise one or more of the following characteristics, taken separately or in any technically possible combination:
- FIG. 1 is a schematic partial perspective view of a melting furnace and refining in a first installation according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is a schematic sectional view of the relevant parts of a reflow oven of the first installation according to the invention
- FIG. 3 is an elevational view of a first tool according to the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the tool according to the invention.
- FIG. 5 is a sectional view along a median axial plane V of the tool according to the invention.
- FIG. 6 is a sectional view along a median axial plane VI, perpendicular to the median axial plane V, of the tool according to the invention.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 A first installation 10 according to the invention, intended for the production of metal parts by refining and melting, is illustrated by FIGS. 1 and 2.
- the metal parts formed by the installation 10 according to the invention are, for example, ingots or shapes, in particular of metal alloy.
- the metal parts are made from a source metal, especially in the form of compacted metal chips 12, in particular falling metal material.
- Falling metal materials are advantageously made of titanium alloy. More generally, they may be of other metallic materials such as noble metals.
- the installation 10 comprises a crucible assembly 14, visible in FIG. 1, intended for the continuous casting formation of an electrode 16, and a reflow oven 18 of the electrode 16, the relevant parts of which are shown in FIG. 2.
- the installation 10 comprises a tool 20, illustrated by FIGS. 3 to 5, adapted to be mounted in the moulder ring of the crucible assembly 14, to receive an attachment head 22 on the electrode 16.
- the installation 10 advantageously comprises an assembly station 24 of the tooling 20, visible in FIG.
- the electrode 16 is obtained by continuous casting in the crucible assembly 14.
- the electrode-16 advantageously has a cylindrical shape, of diameter for example between 100 mm and 1300 mm, advantageously between 700 mm and 900 mm, and in particular between 730 mm and 840 mm, and height for example between 500 mm and 5000 mm, in particular between 2000 mm and 4000 mm.
- the attachment head 22 is formed by a metal block, made of a metal suitable for fusion with the metal constituting the electrode 16. During the formation of the electrode 16 in the crucible assembly 14, the fastening head 22 is thus fixed at one end of the electrode 16.
- the attachment head 22 is designated by the English term "stub". It is made in one piece by coming from matter.
- the attachment head 22 is cylindrical, of diameter and height respectively smaller than the diameter and the height of the electrode 16.
- the attachment head 22 may have a variable height from one electrode 16 to another, for example between 600 mm and 1300 mm.
- the fastening head 22 has, at its free end, a hooking shape 26 to a displacement and electrical connection member 28, located in the reflow oven 18, which will be described below.
- the attachment head 22 is able to mechanically and electrically connect the displacement and electrical connection member 28 to the electrode 16 during the reflow operation in the furnace 18, without any intermediate welding operation or mechanical assembly has to be performed between the attachment head 22 and the electrode 16.
- the crucible assembly 14 comprises a source metal supply 30, a melting receptacle 32 receiving the metal coming from the feed 30, and at least one crucible 34 for refining the molten metal in the receptacle 32.
- the crucible assembly 14 further comprises a moulder ring 36 for continuous casting of the refined molten metal in each crucible 34, and a plurality of metal melting apparatus 38, arranged respectively facing the melting receptacle 32, of each crucible refining 34, and the moulder ring 36.
- the metal supply 30 opens opposite the melting receptacle 32. It is suitable for discharging source metal in the form of chips or massive drops 12 into the receptacle 32, for melting the source metal using the apparatus of merger 38.
- At least one refining crucible 34 is connected upstream to the melting receptacle 32 to receive the molten metal from the receptacle 32, and maintain it in the form of a bath 40 of molten metal, by means of an apparatus melting 38. At least one refining crucible 34 is connected downstream to the moulder ring 36 for dispensing refined molten metal to the moulder ring 36.
- the moulder ring 36 comprises a mold 42 intended to receive the tooling 20, and a displacement member 44 intended to move the tooling 20 to allow the continuous casting of the electrode 16.
- the mold 42 defines a cavity 46 for molding vertical axis A-A '. It is for example made of metal, especially copper. It is connected to a system of cooling (not shown), such as a cooling water circulation system.
- the mold 42 is cylindrical in the shape of a ring.
- the mold 42 opens upwards through an upper opening 48 placed opposite a melting apparatus 38, and opens downwards through a lower drawing opening 50 of the electrode 16. It has an upper lateral passage 52 of distribution of molten metal, connected to a crucible 34.
- the displacement member 44 preferably comprises a jack comprising a cylinder and a cylinder rod (not shown) or a similar electromechanical system.
- the tooling 20 is adapted to be mounted reversibly on the displacement member 44, in order to be displaced in translation along the axis A-A 'by the displacement member 44.
- the crucible assembly 14 is a transferred arc plasma torch furnace for melting and refining in a cooled copper crucible (referred to as "Plasma Arc Cold Hearth Refining").
- each melter 38 is a plasma torch.
- the plasma torch is adapted to produce a plasma beam 54 directed downwards, respectively to the melting receptacle 32, to each refining crucible 34, and to the moulder ring 36 through the upper opening 48.
- the crucible assembly 14 is used in an electron gun furnace for melting and refining in a cooled crucible (referred to as "Electron Beam Cold Hearth Refining").
- each melting apparatus 38 is capable of producing an electron beam 54 directed downwards, respectively to the melting receptacle 32, to each refining crucible 34, and to the moulder ring 36 through the upper opening 48.
- the reflow oven 18 is generally a vacuum arc reflow oven, referred to as "Vacuum Arc Remelting".
- the displacement and electrical connection member 28 comprises a metal crucible 60 (also called “ingot mold") in which a partial vacuum is produced, a source 62 of electrical power, electrically connected to the body of displacement and electrical connection 28, and an assembly 64 for actuating the displacement member and electrical connection 28.
- a metal crucible 60 also called “ingot mold”
- source 62 of electrical power electrically connected to the body of displacement and electrical connection 28
- assembly 64 for actuating the displacement member and electrical connection 28.
- the source 62 is electrically connected to the electrode 16 through the displacement member 28, and through the attachment head 22, to generate a voltage electrical, and an electric arc between the free end of the electrode 16 and a metal surface located opposite, in the bottom of the crucible 60.
- the electric arc causes progressive melting of the free end of the electrode 16.
- the actuating assembly 64 is able to move the electrode 16 relative to the metal surface via the displacement member and electrical connection 28 and via the attachment head 22, to control at each instant the distance separating the free end of the electrode 16 and the metal surface during the progressive fusion of this electrode 16.
- the tooling 20 comprises a support 70 for receiving the attachment head 22 with a longitudinal axis B-B 'that is vertical in FIG.
- It comprises a mold bottom 72, carried by the support 70 at an upper end of the support 70 and a mounting end 74 of the support 70 on the displacement member 44, located at a lower end of the support 70.
- the tooling 20 further comprises a mechanism 76 for longitudinally immobilizing the attachment head 22 with respect to the longitudinally adjustable support 70, in order to immobilize the attachment head 22 in a plurality of distinct longitudinal positions. along the longitudinal axis B-B '.
- the tool 20 also comprises a mechanism 78 for radial immobilization of the attachment head 22 with respect to the longitudinal axis B-B '.
- the support 70 comprises a tubular sleeve 80 of axis B-B ', partially closed downwards by a bottom wall 82.
- the tubular sleeve 80 defines a central lumen 84 for receiving the fastening head 22 and transverse openings 86 for mounting the longitudinal immobilization mechanism 76.
- the sleeve 80 has, around each transverse opening 86, a longitudinal rib 88 for supporting the immobilization mechanism 76, through which the transverse opening 86 extends.
- the central lumen 84 extends along the axis B-B '. It opens upwards facing the mold bottom 72, at the upper end of the support 70.
- the central lumen 84 is closed partially downwards by the bottom wall 82. It opens axially downwards through the mounting end 74.
- the tubular sleeve 80 here defines two transverse openings 86 arranged opposite one another, on either side of the axis B-B '.
- Each transverse opening 86 opens into the central lumen 84, towards the axis B-B ', and outside the sleeve 80, away from the axis B-B'.
- each transverse opening 86 is a longitudinal slot of axis BB 'extending over a portion of the length of the sleeve 70.
- the length of the transverse opening 86, taken along the axis B-B ', is for example between 50% and 75% of the length of the sleeve 80.
- Each longitudinal rib 88 protrudes radially from the axis B-B 'on the outer surface of the sleeve 80.
- the rib 88 defines a flat part 90, intended to support the mechanism 76, and longitudinal edges 92 for fixing the mechanism 76.
- the mold base 72 comprises a first half-piece 94 and a second half-piece 96, which are mounted movable relative to one another and relative to the support 70, between a configuration open insertion of the attachment head 22, and a closed configuration of introduction of the attachment head 22 in the moulder ring 36.
- the mold base 72 further comprises a mechanism 98 for guiding the displacement of each half-piece 94, 96, and a cooling assembly 100 of each half-piece 94, 96.
- Each half piece 94, 96 is formed of a metal material similar to that constituting the mold 42 of the moulder ring 36, for example copper.
- each half piece 94, 96 is formed by a half disc defining a central notch. It thus presents a general form of C.
- Each half piece 94, 96 defines an upper surface 102 substantially planar, intended to receive molten metal at the bottom of the mold 42, and to cool to solidify the metal.
- the upper surface 102 advantageously extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis B-B '.
- the half-pieces 94, 96 are displaceable transversely towards the axis B-B 'between the open configuration and the closed configuration, advantageously in translation along an axis C-C perpendicular to the axis B-B', visible in FIG.
- the half-pieces 94, 96 define between them an axial orifice 104 for introducing the fastening head 22 into the central lumen 84 of the support 70.
- the half-pieces 94, 96 are substantially in contact with each other.
- the insertion orifice 104 is substantially closed and has a contour substantially conjugate to the outer contour of the attachment head 22.
- the half-pieces 94, 96 have an outer contour substantially conjugate to the inner contour of the mold 42.
- the guiding mechanism 98 comprises slides 106 fixed on the outer surface of the sleeve 80 by brackets 108.
- Each half piece 94, 96 is carried by two rails 106 disposed on either side of the axis B-B '.
- the cooling assembly 100 comprises hollow plates 1 10 delimiting cooling fluid circulation channels, and cooling fluid supply connections (not shown).
- the hollow plates 1 10 are reported under each half piece 94, 96.
- a cooling fluid for example water, is able to circulate in the channels defined between the hollow plates 1 and 10 each half piece 94, 96, to cool the upper surface 102.
- the longitudinal immobilization mechanism 76 comprises a transverse member 120 immobilizing the attachment head 22, and a locking assembly 122 of the transverse immobilization member 120 on the support 70 in a position longitudinally adjustable along the axis B-B '.
- the transverse member 120 is formed by a pin.
- the transverse member 120 is mounted through a through hole 124 formed transversely in the fastening head 22, and through each transverse opening 86. Its ends protrude transversely on either side of the support 70, to be gripped by the locking assembly 122.
- the locking assembly 122 has removable engagement lugs 130 on the transverse member 120, and for each lug 130, a retaining fork 132 of the locking lug 130 on the support 70.
- the locking assembly 122 advantageously furthermore comprises fastening members 134 complementary to each lug 130 on the support 70.
- Each lug 130 includes a yoke 136 for engaging one end of the transverse member 120 and a rod 138 for attachment to the yoke 132.
- the yoke 136 delimits a passage 140 receiving one end of the transverse member 120 to lock it in translation along the axis B-B '.
- the attachment rod 138 protrudes from the yoke 136. It is adapted to engage the fork 132, in order to maintain the yoke 136 axially in position along the axis B-B '.
- the fork 132 is fixed on the support 70, advantageously under the through opening 86.
- the complementary fixing members 134 are formed by screw systems mounted through the yoke 136 in the support 70, advantageously at holes formed in the lateral edges 92 of the rib 88.
- Each lug 130 is adapted to be reversibly assembled on the holder 70, between a disassembled configuration away from the holder 70 and a plurality of configurations mounted on the holder 70, spaced along the axis B-B '.
- the passage 140 of the yoke 136 receives the end of the transverse member 120.
- the rod 138 protrudes with respect to the yoke 136 to be received in the fork 132. It is maintained in the fork 132 by removable fasteners, nut type.
- the yoke 136 is pressed against the support 70, advantageously at the level of the flat part 90. It is held in the plated position by the complementary fastening members 134.
- each ear 130 is adapted to be attached to the support 70 in a discrete number of mounted configurations, spaced longitudinally from each other along the axis B-B '.
- the position of the mounted configuration can be adjusted continuously along the transverse opening 86 along the axis B-B '.
- the longitudinal adjustment of the lugs 130 modifies the relative position of the attachment head 22 with respect to the support 70, and with respect to the mold base 72, so that the length of the section of the attachment head 22 protruding beyond above the bottom of the mold 72 is constant, regardless of the length of the attachment head 22.
- the radial immobilization mechanism 78 includes adjustable thrust screws 150 inserted radially through the support 70 into the central lumen 84.
- Each thrust screw 150 is able to come into radial abutment on the attachment head 22, to lock it radially relative to the axis B-B 'in at least one direction.
- the assembly station 24 comprises a base 160 for assembling the attachment head 22 and the support 70, and a handling assembly (not shown).
- the method comprises an assembly phase of the tooling 20, a phase of forming an electrode 16 in the crucible assembly 14 by means of the tooling 20, and then a phase of reflow of the electrode 16 in the reflow oven 18.
- the assembly phase can be performed in masked time outside the main enclosure receiving the copper crucible assembly 14.
- the free end of the assembly base 160 projects into the central lumen 84 through the mounting end 74.
- the half pieces 94, 96 of the mold base 72 are then placed in their open configuration.
- the attachment head 22 is introduced from above into the central lumen 84 through the axial orifice 104 defined between the half pieces 94, 96.
- the attachment head 22 is reversibly fixed to the free end of the assembly base 160 in the central lumen 84.
- the axial position of the attachment head 22 along the axis BB ' is then adjusted by moving the assembly base 160 relative to the support 70, as a function of the desired height of the section of the head 22 projecting from beyond the bottom of the mold 72, flush with the bottom of the mold 72 or set back below the bottom of the mold 72.
- the transverse member 120 is introduced successively into a first transverse opening 86, into the through hole 124, then into a second transverse opening 86.
- the free ends of the transverse member 120 then protrude transversely out of the support 70 through the respective transverse openings 86.
- the ears 130 are then engaged around each free end of the transverse member 120 and are fixed against the support 70.
- each free end of the transverse member 120 is introduced into a passage 140 defined in the yoke 136.
- the fixing rod 138 is inserted into a retaining fork 132.
- the yoke 136 is pressed against the flat surface 90.
- the fixing members of the rod 138 on the fork 132 are put in place.
- the additional fasteners 134 between the yoke 136 and the rib 88 are also assembled.
- Each ear 130 occupies a configuration mounted on the support 70, in a determined axial position.
- the attachment head 22 is then immobilized axially along the axis B-B 'in a selected position, through the locking assembly 122 comprising the transverse member 120 and the lugs 130.
- the half pieces 94, 96 are passed in their closed configuration belting the end of the attachment head 22.
- the tool 20 comprising the attachment head 22 is then conveyed to the moulder ring 36 of the crucible assembly 14.
- the mounting tip 74 is mounted on the displacement member 44. Coolant supply conduits (not shown) are connected to the cooling assembly 100.
- the displacement member 44 is actuated to place the mold base 72 in the molding cavity 46 defined in the mold 42.
- the end of the attachment head 22 is then partially melted, for example by the beam 54 of the melting apparatus 38 situated above the moulder ring 36.
- Molten metal from a refining crucible 34 is then introduced into the molding cavity 46 to gradually fill the molding cavity 46.
- the attachment head 22 is welded to the electrode 16, without external intervention
- the displacement member 44 is actuated to jointly pull down the hook head support 70, the mold bottom 72 and the forming electrode 16 on the mold bottom 72.
- the continuous casting of the electrode 16 is carried out gradually.
- the electrode 16 is formed, it is extracted out of the crucible assembly 14, the attachment head 22 already being welded at one of its ends.
- the electrode 16 provided with its attachment head 22, is introduced into the reflow oven 18 and is mounted directly on the displacement member and electrical connection 28 of the reflow oven 18.
- the attachment head 22 is further electrically connected to the electrical power source 62 to cause reflow of the electrode 16 in the crucible 60 and form the desired metal part.
- the tooling 20 according to the invention is therefore particularly easy to use and adapts to a wide variety of attachment heads 22. This allows the recycling of the attachment heads 22.
- the mounting of the tool 20 can be performed in masked time, increasing the productivity of the process.
- attachment head 22 is fixed on the electrode 16 directly during its manufacture, without external intervention and can be mounted directly in the reflow oven 18, without additional mechanical assembly to achieve.
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