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Bearing housing molding apparatus and method

US8448691B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2009
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D33/04
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention teaches an improved apparatus and method to make metal alloy castings, such as subway car undercarriage bearing housings. One embodiment of the invention comprises a core mold assembly unit, wherein the mold unit is filled with molten metal. The core mold assembly units may be further formed of the same material, such as phenolic urethane impregnated sand, which is used to accurately replicate the desired shape of a final desired product.

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