Transition plate
US10926320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D11/0403
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A transition plate for use in a direct chill (DC) casting system comprises a substantially annular body having an upper face and a lower face. At least a lower part of the body adjacent the lower face is made of a gas permeable refractory material, whereby gas can pass through the gas permeable refractory material and escape from the transition plate through at least the lower face.
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