Method and system for sensing ingot position in reduced cross-sectional area molds

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10022787
APP PUB NO 20170056968A1
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14834189

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A system and method for sensing the position of an ingot within a segmented mold of a vacuum metallurgical system. An inductive sensory system measures the variations in current between a power source and load of an induction heating coil. The system and method is particularly suitable for determining the position of an ingot within a melting system mold where the mold has a relatively reduced or small cross-sectional area.

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RETECH SYSTEMS LLC100 HENRY STATION ROAD UKIAH CA 95482

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Haun, Robert E Healdsburg, US 7 26
Meese, Paul G Healdsburg, US 5 30

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