Abstract: A method and apparatus for the manufacturing in one operation of a complex core, such as a core for manufacturing a double-volute turbo-charger housing. The apparatus includes two separable core box halves and a segmented mandrel removably disposed between the two separable core box halves. The mandrel has two removable segments which allow for the removal of a completed core.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 28, 1992
Date of Patent:
April 13, 1993
Assignee:
The Hamilton Foundry & Machine Co.
Inventors:
Donald R. Lebold, Christopher J. Lichtle