Chill plate for equiax casting solidification control for solid mold casting of reticulated metal foams
US9731342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D25/005
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method to manufacture reticulated metal foam via a dual investment solid mold includes pouring molten metal material into a mold while the mold is located on a chill plate. A method to manufacture reticulated metal foam includes pouring molten metal material into a mold while the mold is located on a chill plate, the chill plate configured to apply an externally driven temperature gradient in the mold so that solidification progresses from the chilled end to the non-chilled end.
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