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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 16, 2007
David Sharpe, Chesterfield, VA (US);
Firooz Rasouli, Midlothian, VA (US);
John F. Cunningham, Richmond, VA (US);
David Sharpe, Chesterfield, VA (US);
Firooz Rasouli, Midlothian, VA (US);
John F. Cunningham, Richmond, VA (US);
Philip Morris USA Inc., Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for rolling of a powder metallurgical metallic workpiece is provided having a feeding device, a first induction heating apparatus in operable communication with a first RF generator and at least a first hot rolling mill. A process control device monitors at least one parameter of the first RF generator and outputs a signal. A method for continuous rolling of a metallic workpiece is also provided using the apparatus for rolling. The process control device signal can be used to monitor metallurgical properties of the workpiece and provide in-line evaluation of the workpiece.