Method of casting a metal article

Details Method of casting a metal article Method of casting a metal article

1998-07-13

2000-03-14

Lin, Kuang Y.

Metal founding

Process

Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface

1641222, B22D 2704

Patent

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060359242

ABSTRACT:
A layer of hollow spheres is floated on a fluidized bed beneath a furnace. A mold containing molten metal is heated in the furnace to melt the molten metal. The mold is then moved from the furnace through the layer of hollow spheres into the fluidized bed. As the mold moves into the fluidized bed, heat is conducted form the mold and the metal is solidified.

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