Module casting systems with shared controls
US6425435B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D17/26
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A modular casting system includes a plurality of casting modules and, is provided with on-board systems such as a lubrication system, cooling system, etc., which operate independently from similar systems on other modules of the system. Each of the casting modules is connected by quick disconnect connections to a centrally disposed source of fluid pressure and electrical power and a control unit for controlling each of the modules independently. Each of the modules is readily removable from the system and replaced with a new module of a different type or with a different mold. Each of the modules is preferably provided with a filter removal unit which is operative to raise of the filter during the cooling operation and facilitates removal of the filter upon completion of the pouring operation. The casting modules are provided with a tilting launder tray which facilitates laundering of the mold after a casting operation. The upper platen of a casting module is provided with a swinging cope which is movable between a horizontal position and a vertical position to facilitate cleaning of the cope. The lower platen is preferably provided with a pneumatic hydraulic cylinder arrangement i…
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