Directional solidification method and apparatus

Details Directional solidification method and apparatus Directional solidification method and apparatus

2005-05-24

2005-05-24

Lin, Kuang Y. (Department: 1725)

Metal founding

Process

Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface

C164S122200, C164S338100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06896030

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for DS casting using one or more thermal baffle members positionable at a lower open end of a directional solidification casting furnace by movement of a ram on which a mold to be cast is moved relative to the casting furnace. A unique thermal baffle member can be used for each particular series or run of molds to be cast.

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