Method for continuous manufacturing of cast articles...

Details Method for continuous manufacturing of cast articles... Method for continuous manufacturing of cast articles...

2004-09-21

2009-02-24

King, Roy (Department: 1793)

Metal treatment

Process of modifying or maintaining internal physical...

Heating or cooling of solid metal

C164S034000, C164S131000, C164S132000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07494554

ABSTRACT:
A method for the continuous manufacturing of complex cast articles utilizing one or more fluidized beds for heat treatment and aging purposes is herein disclosed. The inventive method contemplates in-line casting, heat treating, quenching, aging and machining of a complex cast aluminum alloy article, such as an engine block or engine block head. Specific advantages of the heat treatment and aging stops of the method of the present invention are herein disclosed.

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