Method and apparatus for containing and ejecting a thixotropic metal slurry

摘要: A container system (10A) including a vessel (20A) for holding thixotropic semi-solid aluminum alloy slurry during its processing as billet (60A) and an ejection cleanly discharging the processed (60A). The crucible is preferably formed from chemically thermally stable material (such graphite or ceramic). defines mixing volume (30A). mechanism may include movable bottom portion (22A) mounted on piston (56A) solenoid coil inducing electromotive force in electrically conducting urging it (20A). During processing, molten precursor transferred into vigorously stirred controlledly cooled to form Once formed, activated discharge discharged shot sleeve immediately placed mold molded desired form.