Abstract:
An at least two step heating process is used to strengthen the shell of an investment casting mold including a refractory metal core. The first stage (46) may occur under otherwise oxidizing conditions at a low enough temperature to avoid substantial core oxidation. The second stage (56) may occur under essentially non-oxidizing conditions at a higher temperature.
Abstract:
In an investment casting process, a composite core is formed as a combination of ceramic casting core element and a non-ceramic casting core element. The core is heated in an oxidative atmosphere and then heated in a non-oxidative atmosphere.
Abstract:
An at least two step heating process is used to strengthen the shell of an investment casting mold including a refractory metal core. The first stage (46) may occur under otherwise oxidizing conditions at a low enough temperature to avoid substantial core oxidation. The second stage (56) may occur under essentially non-oxidizing conditions at a higher temperature.
Abstract:
A shot tube assembly for a die casting process includes a spiral passage for circulating a coolant about a cavity containing the molten metal material. The circulating coolant provides temperature control of the shot tube that improves the casting process and increases shot tube life.
Abstract:
A shot tube includes an inner bore for delivering molten material into a die-cast mold. The shot tube has an outer peripheral surface with at least one surface for receiving a locking member to lock the shot tube into an aperture in a fixed mold portion and an alignment structure for properly aligning the shot tube in the fixed mold portion. An opening receives molten material into the inner bore. A die-cast machine is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A casting mold assembly includes an airfoil defining section and a casting core. The airfoil defining section includes an outer mold wall and a direct-shelled inner mold wall. The direct-shelled inner mold wall is disposed within a forward chordwise portion of the airfoil defining section. The direct-shelled inner mold wall includes an aft end having an external radius measuring more than about 0.075 in. (1.9 mm). The casting core is secured within an aft chordwise portion of the airfoil defining section, and includes an aft end with an external radius measuring less than about 0.075 in. (1.9 mm). A cast component and a method for making the casting mold assembly are also disclosed.