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Method of manufacturing a metal article by the lost wax casting process

US4811778A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1988
Grant dateMar 14, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49988
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The pins which are used for the support of a core in a lost wax casing process are provided with caps. The caps provide sufficient surface area for encapsulation by ceramic slurry. Heat loss from the metal melt via the pins is thus obviated along with undesirable grain nucleation.

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