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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 1990
Filed:
Dec. 08, 1987
Richard M Jordan, Hook Norton, GB;
Olivo G Sivilotti, Kingston, CA;
Alcan International Limited, Montreal, CA;
Abstract
The invention provides apparatus for the production of a continuous uniform length of coherent metal. A cone 10 of atomized metal particles is deposited on a surface 12, which is continuously withdrawn in the form of a length of coherent metal 14. Shaping means 16 are provided to make the withdrawn deposit uniform along its length. The equipment is protected from the atmosphere by a hood 18 through which the length of metal is withdrawn through an aperture provided with a seal 20. Preferably, the deposit is of circular cross-section and is caused to rotate during withdrawal about its longitudinal axis. The equipment is suitable to form billet or rod or tube.