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Shelling apparatus and methods for investment casting

US6966354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2003
Grant dateNov 22, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 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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