Mold-removal casting method and apparatus
US7216691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D29/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for the casting of metals includes the steps of providing a mold, delivering a molten metal into the mold, solidifying the molten metal, and removing at least a portion of the mold. The step of removing at least a portion of the mold begins before the step of solidifying the molten metal has been finished. An apparatus to deliver a solvent to a mold is also provided.
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