Method of forming dense ingots having a fine equiaxed grain structure
CA 1293355 C · Owner: Freeman, William R. Jr. · Inventors: Freeman, William R. Jr.
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A method of forming a fine grained equiaxed ingot by melting metal and placing it in a mold having a restriction at the entrance disposed to solidify the metal in the entrance to the mold prior to complete solidification of the metal in the mold such that a shrinkage void is formed below the entrance to the mold. The ingot is then hot isostatically pressed (HIPped) to fully densify the ingot and eliminate the shrinkage void.
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- Granted December 24, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 24, 2008.
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