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Method and apparatus for casting metal alloys in the thixotropic state

US4510987A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1983
Grant dateApr 16, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S164/90
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Equipment (3) for centrifugal casting from a crucible (5) into a mold (8) is modified by the addition of agitation means (19) movable relative to the crucible (5) and a heating furnace (30) which is movable relative to the mold (8) in order to heat the latter, before casting, to a temperature close to that of the alloy in the thixotropic state.

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