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Title:
SHORT CYCLE CASTING PROCESSING
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006031954
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method and a system of processing a metal casting, particularly a cylinder-block, comprising following steps: - pouring a molten metal into a mold to form a casting; - removing at least a portion of the mold; - transferring the casting on a conveyance mechanism comprising: * a plurality of roller bars arranged transverse to an intended direction of travel of the casting; * at least one hollow guide tube extending perpendicular to the roller bars, the at least one guide tube releasably engaging the casting; * the guide tube comprises a plurality of apertures extending from the bore of the hollow guide tube; * a source of pressurized air in communication with the bore of the hollow guide tube. - heat treating the casting.

Inventors:
CRAFTON SCOTT P (US)
CRAFTON PAUL M (US)
FRENCH IAN (US)
KNOBLOCH VOLKER R (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/032897
Publication Date:
January 18, 2007
Filing Date:
September 14, 2005
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Assignee:
CONS ENG CO INC (US)
International Classes:
B22D30/00; B65G21/20
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