Modularized permanent molding machine with multiple molds
US6637498B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D17/20
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A permanent mold casting system has a modularized architecture and remote placement of certain portions of the casting system. The casting system has a frame and a casting module supported on the frame is adapted to receive a plurality of molds for casting articles from a fill material according to a casting process. The casting module includes first motive actuators for moving at least portions of the molds during the casting process. An accessories module is supported on the frame and comprises at least one accessory device and second motive actuators for selectably positioning the accessory device in relation to the casting module. A utility module is located remotely from the frame and comprises motive power supplies coupled to the first and second actuators. The utility module also comprises a programmable controller coupled to the motive power supplies for controlling the casting process.
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