Casting apparatus
US4730659A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D11/0475
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Horizontal casting apparatus which includes a composite sleeve or ring at the entrance to the mould comprising a graphite inner portion and an insulating outer portion. The apparatus can optionally have an inert gas shield around the composite ring to protect the graphite component thereof against oxidation.
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