Shelling apparatus and methods for investment casting
US6966354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22C13/085
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for shelling an investment casting pattern has a tank containing a coating material. There are means for holding the pattern immersed in the coating material. There may be means for vibrating the pattern during immersion of the pattern and a vacuum source coupled to the tank to withdraw air from at least one headspace of the tank.
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