Method and apparatus for forming a casting
US8079401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D15/02
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A casting chamber configured to form a casting from molten material includes an outer mold, a plurality of inner core elements, and a surface portion of a thermal chill device. The thermal chill device includes first and second interchangeable elements with the surface portion of the thermal chill device including one of a first surface portion of the first interchangeable element and a second surface portion of the second interchangeable element. The first surface portion of the first interchangeable element includes an insulating material and the second surface portion of the second interchangeable element comprising a metallic material.
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