Abstract: A portion of compliant material includes four walls defining a slot. The slot has a relatively large cross-section end in fluid communication with a solder reservoir, and also has a relatively small cross-section end opposed to the relatively large cross-section end. The slot has a generally elongate rectangular shape when viewed in plan, with a length perpendicular to a scan direction, a width, parallel to the scan direction, associated with the relatively large cross section end, and a width, parallel to the scan direction, associated with the relatively small cross section end. The slot is configured in the portion of compliant material such that the relatively small cross-section end of the slot normally remains substantially closed, but locally opens sufficiently to dispense solder from the reservoir when under fluid pressure and locally unsupported by a workpiece. Methods of operation and fabrication are also disclosed.

Abstract: A digital manufacturing system comprises a build chamber, a build platform disposed within the build chamber, at least one extrusion line configured to heat a metal-based alloy up to a temperature between solidus and liquidus temperatures of the metal-based alloy, a deposition head disposed within the build chamber and configured to deposit the heated metal-based alloy onto the build platform in a predetermined pattern, an umbilical having a first end located outside of the build chamber and a second end connected to the deposition head, and at least one gantry assembly configured to cause relative motion between the build platform and the deposition head within the build chamber, where the at least one gantry assembly comprises a motor disposed outside of the build chamber.

Abstract: A sliding nozzle device automatically performs a series of operations of loading and unloading pressure between plates and opening and closing a slide frame; maintaining the pressure without additional operations; and operates at full stroke during molten steel flow control. An auxiliary plate-exchanging mechanism includes slide axes moving in the same direction as a hydraulic cylinder operates, and an arm having a proximal end placed around the slide axis. The plate-exchanging mechanism is fixed on an upside frame. A first engagement pin mounted on the proximal end of the arm is inserted in a first engagement groove in a first engagement member engaging with the slide axis, and second engagement pins mounted on bearings are inserted in second engagement grooves in the slide axes. With movement of the slide axes the engagement pins respectively move in the engagement grooves, thereby rotating the slide axes and the arm.

Abstract: This invention discloses a molten metal supply system that can supply molten metal to a downstream process at a constant pressure and molten metal flow rate. The molten metal supply system includes a molten metal supply source, a plurality of injectors, and a plurality of check valves.

Abstract: Various non-limiting embodiments disclosed herein relate to nozzle assemblies for conveying molten material, the nozzle assemblies comprising a body, which may be formed from a material having a melting temperature greater than the melting temperature of the molten material to be conveyed, and having a molten material passageway extending therethrough. The molten material passageway comprises an interior surface and a protective layer is adjacent at least a portion of the interior surface of the passageway. The protective layer may comprise a material that is essentially non-reactive with the molten material to be conveyed. Further, the nozzle assemblies according to various non-limiting embodiments disclosed herein may be heated, and may be self-inspecting. Methods and apparatus for conveying molten materials and/or atomizing molten materials using the nozzle assemblies disclosed herein are also provided.

Abstract: A method of controlling a sliding nozzle device 10 and a plate 13 used therefor, even if operational conditions are changed, automatically optimizing sliding conditions of the device 10, increasing a life of the plate 13, and reducing a corrosion rate and a stroke length of the plate 13. When the device 10 is controlled, if an average cumulative sliding rate of the plate 13 is outside a control range, a sliding rate of the plate 13 is changed within a preset range, thereby automatically optimizing the sliding conditions of the device 10 even with an operational condition change. Also, 3% to 20% of average sliding rate can reduce the corrosion rate of the plate 13 and drastically increase the life of the plate 13.

Abstract: A method for producing wide strips of copper is performed by pouring a molten liquid into a revolving wide strip mold via a distribution container and a pour nozzle. A surface of the molten metal in the distribution container is maintained at a constant level above the place where the pour nozzle is fixed in the distribution container in the range of 75 mm to 90 mm with respect to the level of the bath surface of the mold. The molten metal is guided by an ascending channel from the distribution container to the pour nozzle and is distributed within the pour nozzle symmetrically over a width corresponding to the width of the strip. Within the pour nozzle, the molten metal is guided through first and second flow restrictors and is separated into numerous small individual flows in a vertical direction over the entire strip width of the mold.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a casting nozzle in which attachment and deposition of alumina or the like can be prevented while a drift of molten steel can be prevented. The casting nozzle according to the invention is characterized in that the casting nozzle has a molten steel flow hole portion in which “a plurality of independent protrusion portions and/or concave portions” are disposed so that each of the protrusion portions and/or concave portions has a size satisfying the expression (1): H?2 mm and the expression (2): L>2×H mm [in which “H” shows the maximum height of the protrusion portion or the maximum depth of the concave portion, and “L” shows the maximum length of a base portion of the protrusion portion or concave portion].

Abstract: An apparatus for bottom pouring into an investment cast includes a container that holds a melted casting material, where the container moves from a first container position to a second container position. In the first container position, holes on a stationary nozzle are not exposed to the interior of the container, and the melted casting material remains in the container. In the second container position, holes on the stationary nozzle are exposed to the interior of the container, and the melted casting material flows out the bottom of the container through the stationary nozzle. A temperature detection device determines the temperature of the melted casting material, and a heating device heats the melted casting material to a specified temperature.

Abstract: A liquid containing receptacle having a filter is disclosed that in one form includes a nozzle. The filter includes a passage having a portion with a size that restricts the flow of a liquid there through unless sufficient pressure is applied to overcome a liquid and filter property such as surface tension. The pressure in the liquid at the filter can be varied by changing a gas overpressure above a surface of the liquid, changing a head height of the liquid, and/or changing the liquid and filter property, among possible others. In one embodiment the liquid containing receptacle can be used to contain a molten metal that is used in an investment casting mold. The molten metal can be selectively poured into a mold by selectively changing pressure of the molten metal at the filter or by changing the pressure at which molten metal flows through the filter.

Abstract: A method of producing an immersion nozzle for continuous casting, which includes integrally molding a first zirconia-graphite compound applied to a powder-line portion of the nozzle, and a second compound applied to at least an inner hole portion of the nozzle. The second compound includes 10 mass % or more of clinker particles each containing CaO as a mineral phase, and the surface of at least a part of the clinker particles is subjected to an anti-hydration treatment, such as a heat treatment to be performed under a CO2 atmosphere to convert CaO to CaCO3. The method can suppress volume expansion caused by the reaction between CaO and water released from resin added as binder, so as to prevent the occurrence of cracks during a burning process of the molded piece.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding molten metal to a plurality of moulds, the apparatus comprising a plurality of reservoirs for supplying molten metal to the plurality of moulds under gravity and at least one channel for supplying molten metal to the plurality of reservoirs through an entry port in each reservoir, each channel having an inlet through which molten metal may enter the channel and an opposing end wall, wherein at least one of the channels reduces in width from its inlet to its end wall.

Abstract: Provided is a molten metal discharge nozzle capable of suppressing turbulence in a molten metal stream passing through an inner bore thereof, with a simple structure. A cross-sectional shape of a wall surface of the inner bore, taken along an axis of the inner bore, comprises a part or an entirety of a curved line expressed by the following formula: log(r(z))=(1/n)×log((Hc+L)/(Hc+z))+log(r(L)) (1), where: 6?n?1.

Abstract: A die casting apparatus and method evidencing increased apparatus output including the ability of using multiple die tools. The apparatus includes an indexing assembly removably engaged with at least one die block assembly for transporting between four stations, including an injection station, a cooling station, an ejection station, and a recovery station. The injection station includes a frame, a clamp assembly attached to the frame for clamping and releasing the die block assembly, a shot sleeve assembly engaged with the die block assembly for receiving molten material, such as metal, from a furnace means and injecting the molten material into the die block assembly, and a shot cylinder releasably coupled with the shot sleeve assembly for controlling the injection of molten material.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a continuous-casting-nozzle support apparatus capable of enhancing sealing performance between a continuous casting nozzle and an SN device. The continuous-casting-nozzle support apparatus comprises: a holding mechanism 40 disposed to extend from a stationary column 10 fixed onto a supporting surface, and adapted to be turnable in a horizontal direction and swingable or movable in an upward-downward direction; a lifting mechanism 70 provided on the side of a distal end of the holding mechanism 40; a supporting mechanism 80 provided on the side of a distal end of the lifting mechanism 70, and adapted to support a continuous casting nozzle 100; and a hooking device 90 provided in the lifting mechanism 70, and adapted to allow the lifting mechanism 70 to be hooked to a first engagement portion 111a formed on a sliding metal frame of a sliding nozzle device 110, wherein the lifting mechanism 70 is adapted to lift the continuous casting nozzle 100 through the supporting mechanism 80.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to creating a less-energy loss or smooth (constant) molten steel flow with a focus on a configuration of a bore of an upper nozzle, so as to provide an upper nozzle formed with a bore having a configuration capable of to suppress deposit formation. For this purpose, in an upper nozzle 10 for allowing molten steel to flow therethrough, a radius of an upper end of a bore 11 is set to be equal to or greater than 1.5 times a radius of a lower end of the bore 11, and a bore surface 14 is formed in a vertical cross-sectional configuration represented by log(r (z))=(1/n)×log((H+L)/(H+z))+log(r (L))(n=1.5 to 6).

Abstract: It is intended to develop a technique of pressing and fixing a plate by a uniform force to suppress the occurrence of a crack around a nozzle hole of the plate during use, and provide a sliding nozzle device capable of improving durability of the plate, and a plate for use in the sliding nozzle device. The sliding nozzle device comprises a plate (2) and a plate-receiving metal frame (1) for fixedly holding the plate (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to the iron and steel industry, more specifically, to continuous slab casting using a submerged nozzle. The inventive submerged nozzle comprises a bottom, lateral channels and a skirt which is secured to the lower part of the nozzle above the output lateral channels and is formed by two parallel flat surfaces which are gradually conjugated on the ends thereof by means of cylindrical surfaces. The nozzle is arranged in the center of the skirt and has two similar oppositely positioned lateral channels having a common longitudinal axis which forms together with the parallel flat surfaces of the skirt an acute angle ranging from 20 to 45°.

Abstract: The invention relates to the sealing between the bottom nozzle brick (1) and shroud (5). The sealing has been made into an area on the outer surface of the bottom nozzle brick (1) and a place or formations (10) have been provided for improving the grip of the seal (3) and for holding the seal (3) in place.

Abstract: A method for regulating metal melt throughflow through a melt throughflow aperture in a bottom nozzle of a metallurgical vessel is provided. The bottom nozzle has an upper nozzle arranged in a floor of the metallurgical vessel and a lower nozzle arranged below the upper nozzle. The method includes introducing inert gas through at least one inert gas inlet aperture into the melt throughflow aperture in the bottom nozzle, arranging a temperature sensor on or in the lower nozzle for determining a temperature in a wall of the bottom nozzle, and regulating an inert gas supply into the bottom nozzle using measurement signals from the sensor. A decrease in the temperature signals an increase of metal clogging and an increase in the temperature signals a decrease of metal clogging.

Abstract: In a insert-type continuous casting nozzle comprising a highly functional layer formed to have a high corrosion resistance, a high anti-attachment capability, etc., and provided to define an inner bore thereof, the present invention is directed to providing a refractory material (mortar) for an intermediate layer of the continuous casting nozzle, which has a property capable of fixing an inner bore-side layer to an outer periphery-side layer (a nozzle body) of the continuous casting nozzle, while preventing the occurrence of expansion splitting in the outer periphery-side layer due to a difference in thermal expansion between the inner bore-side and outer periphery-side layers, and a continuous casting nozzle using the refractory material for the intermediate layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for degassing, submerging, agitating and pumping molten metal. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mechanical apparatus for moving or pumping molten metal such as aluminum, zinc or magnesium. Specifically, the present invention is related to a drive for such an apparatus in which a motor is positioned above a molten metal bath and rotates a vertical shaft. The lower end of the shaft drives an impeller or a rotor to impart motion to the molten metal.

Abstract: There is provided a melt supply pipe comprising a melt supply pipe body composed of an inner ceramic pipe and an outer steel pipe, the outer steel pipe having a Ni alloy layer formed over the inner circumferential surface, and TiC particles attached to the surface of the Ni alloy layer, wherein grooves are formed at both ends of the melt supply pipe body, each groove forming an annular space overlapping the boundary between the outer circumferential surface of the inner ceramic pipe and the inner circumferential surface of the outer steel pipe, and a fibrous sheet of an inorganic material is inserted into each of the annular grooves such that the sheet extends over the entire circumference of the groove. The melt supply pipe is strong to mechanical impact owing to the use of the steel pipe in combination with the ceramic pipe and can prevent intrusion of an aluminum melt despite the difference in thermal expansion between the steel pipe and the ceramic pipe.

Abstract: Disclosed is an upper nozzle/plate integral unit comprising an upper nozzle and an upper plate integrated together, which is capable of being easily split into the upper nozzle and the upper plate after use, while adequately maintaining a thickness of a joint between the upper nozzle and the upper plate during use. A metal casing 4 is bent inwardly along an outer peripheral surface of a lower end portion of an alumina carbon-based refractory body of the upper nozzle 1 to form a metal member. The metal member formed by bending the metal casing 4 inwardly has a length of 15 mm. A gap between the metal casing and the refractory body is filled with mortar having a thickness of about 0.5 mm. A recess 11 of the lower end portion of the upper nozzle 1 is fitted onto a raised portion 21 of the upper plate 2 through mortar, and the metal casing 4 of the upper nozzle 1 is in contact with a metal casing of the upper plate 2.

Abstract: Small, high velocity liquid metal droplets are produced for applications that require the accurate and remote placement of small quantities of a metal. The magnetic pressure of current flowing through liquid metal is used to force small quantities of liquid metal through an orifice. Examples of applications are to feed metal fuel into plasma extreme ultraviolet sources, and to place solder bumps on an integrated circuit prior to the attachment of connections.

Abstract: A feeder element for use in casting molds, includes a first end for placing on a mold model and an opposing second end for connecting to or for carrying an upper feeder part. The feeder element has a passage extending from the first to the second end, wherein the feeder element is two-part or multi-part including a tube-like element which forms the first end of the feeder element; an adapter element with an opening into which the tube-like element is inserted so that it is connected with frictional engagement to the adapter element. The adapter element includes one or more path limiters to limit the insertion path of the tube-element, which are set up so that the outer face of the edge of the tube-like element opposing the first end, with insertion to the maximum extent within the adapter element, is present with its entire periphery, or portions thereof, exposed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle for guiding molten metal flowing from a vessel into a mould. The nozzle comprises a conduit which is elongate along an axis which is orientated vertically during use. The nozzle has at least one upper inlet and towards its lower end two spaced apart baffles, the respective outer walls of the baffles partly defining two lower outlets and the respective inner walls of the baffles defining at least part of at least one outlet flow passage therebetween. Each baffle inner wall is at least partly concavely curved and arranged so that there is converging flow from said outlet flow passage or passages.

Abstract: An immersion nozzle for continuous casting including a tubular body, the tubular body having at the upper end an inlet from which molten steel is introduced into a passage extending from the inlet downward inside the tubular body, the tubular body having a bottom and being depressed in cross section at least at a lower section, the lower section having two narrow sidewalls and two broad sidewalls, the narrow sidewalls having a pair of opposing first outlets communicating with the passage, the bottom having a pair of second outlets communicating with the passage. The lower section has ridges projecting into the passage respectively from the inner surfaces of the broad sidewalls between the pair of first outlets. The second outlets are arranged symmetrically about the axis of the tubular body such that the axes of the second outlets cross each other within the passage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous casting nozzle having a refractory portion formed to contain a dolomite clinker and arranged to define a surface region adapted to be in contact with molten steel, which is capable of protecting a working surface of the nozzle from alumina build-up due to alumina in molten steel, while improving corrosion resistance, even during long-term continuous casting of molten steel. The refractory portion is prepared by adding a binder to a mixed material and subjecting the obtained mixture to kneading, forming and heat treatment. The mixed material comprises a dolomite clinker which has an average particle size of 0.8 mm or less and a CaO content of 50 mass % or less. The mixed material has a ratio W1/W2 of 0.33 or more, wherein W1 is a content by mass of CaO, and W2 is a content by mass of MgO. The mixed material comprises a dolomite clinker and a magnesia clinker. Alternatively, the mixed material comprises a dolomite clinker and a magnesia clinker.

Abstract: A mold dimensioned to be positioned within a refractory-lined tundish. The mold has an upper wall and a side wall extending downwardly from the upper wall, the side wall having a shape generally conforming to the shape of the internal cavity of the tundish and having a lower end formed to rest on the refractory lining on the bottom wall of the refractory-lined tundish. The upper wall and side wall define an interior chamber. The side wall of the mold and the refractory lining on the sloping wall of the tundish form a gap therebetween. The gap extends around the mold, the mold being dimensioned such that the gap between the side wall of the mold and the refractory lining on the side wall of the tundish is wider at an upper portion of the internal cavity than at a lower portion of the cavity. A heating means extends through the upper wall of the mold for heating the interior chamber of the mold.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method, are provided to deposit conductive bonding material into cavities in a mold. A fill head is placed in substantial contact with a mold that includes cavities. The fill head includes a sealing member that substantially encompasses an entire area to be filled with conductive bonding material. The conductive bonding material is forced out of the fill head toward the mold. The conductive bonding material is provided into at least one cavity of the cavities contemporaneous with the at least one cavity being in proximity to the fill head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pouring nozzle. Such pouring nozzle may be used for the transfer of a metal melt from one (upper) metallurgical vessel to a second (lower) metallurgical vessel, for example for the transfer of a steel melt from a ladle to a tundish.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tapping pipe for a metallurgical melting vessel, such as a converter or an arc furnace.

Abstract: Disclosed is an immersion nozzle, which comprises a vertically-extending pipe-shaped straight nozzle body 10 adapted to allow molten steel to pass downwardly from an inlet port 9 provided at an upper end thereof, and a pair of discharge portions each including a respective one of a pair of outlet ports 12 provided in a lower portion of the straight nozzle body 10 in a bilaterally symmetrical arrangement and adapted to discharge molten steel laterally from a lateral side of the straight nozzle body. Each of the discharge portions has an inner surface defining the outlet port 12 and extending parallel to an axis of the outlet port 12 to define a length of the discharge portion at 45 mm or more. A ratio of S1/S2 is in the range of 0.8 to 1.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a feeder element for use in metal casting, said feeder element comprising: (i) a first end for mounting on a mould pattern; (ii) an opposite second end for receiving a feeder sleeve,—and (iii) a bore between—the first and second ends defined by a stepped sidewall; said feeder element being compressible in use whereby to reduce the distance between the first and second ends, wherein the stepped sidewall has a first sidewall region defining the second end of the element and a mounting surface (54) for a feeder sleeve in use, said first sidewall region being inclined to the bore axis by less than 90° and a second sidewall region contiguous with the first sidewall region, said second sidewall region being parallel to or inclined to the bore axis at a different angle to the first sidewall region whereby to define a step in the sidewall. The feeder element offers improvements over the element disclosed in WO2005/051568.

Abstract: A seal, fill head, and system are provided. The seal is adapted to cooperate with a fill head that is configured to place conductive bonding material into cavities on a mold. The seal comprises a first outer wall that is configured to abut a first adjacent wall of a support groove in a fill head. A second outer wall is configured to abut a second adjacent wall of a support groove in a fill head. An outer horizontal wall is situated between the first outer wall and the second outer wall. The outer horizontal wall comprises at least a first portion that is configured to abut an upper portion of the support groove. A convex bottom portion extends from the first and second outer walls. The convex bottom portion is configured to cooperate with a top surface of a mold.

Abstract: In order to be able to carry out a multiplicity of continuosly recurring activities at a continuous casting plant having at least one multifunction robot for implementing a plurality of different process-controlled or automated interventions at the continuous casting plant, at least one working region at the continuous casting plant and at least one multifunction robot assigned to each working region. The multifunction robot is arranged on a pivotable arm at a rotary column fastened to the pouring platform of the continuous casting plant and the robot can be pivoted with the pivot arm between a retraction position and a working position. The robot is also movable with respect to its arm.

Abstract: A pressure controlling apparatus controls a pressure in a container capable of storing a molten metal and supplying the molten metal to an outside using a pressure difference and includes: a supplying portion for supplying a compressed gas to be supplied to the container; a flow passage for supplying the compressed gas from the supplying portion to the container; a first switching valve, being inserted into the passage, capable of manually switching a first mode that enables the passage of the gas between the supplying portion side and the container side and a second mode that enables the passage of the gas between the container side and the outside; an exhausting portion for exhausting a gas from the container; and a second switching valve for switching a pressure applying mode for applying a pressure to the container and an exhausting mode for exhausting the gas from the container.

Abstract: A heater unit for dispensing metered portions of molten lead includes a cavity capable of selectively receiving a metered portion of molten lead from the lead reservoir. The heater unit is moveable between a first position for receiving lead into the lead reservoir and a second position for dispensing molten lead from the cavity.

Abstract: A fixed plate (15) is provided in a fixed metal frame (14). An opening and closing metal frame (17) having a movable plate (21) is attached to the fixed metal frame (14) so as to be openable and closable. The fixed metal frame (14) is provided with a pressurizing mechanism (23) applying a pressure in a closing direction generated by a spring (25) to the opening and closing metal frame (17) in a closed state. An actuating member (29) is movably provided at a position facing the pressurizing mechanism (23). Cam surfaces (30d, 32a) are provided between the actuating member (29) and the pressurizing mechanism (23). The spring (25) is deformed against an urging force thereof on the basis of operations of the cam surfaces (30d, 32a) in accordance with a movement of the actuating member (29), and the pressure applied to the opening and closing metal frame (17) is strengthened.

Abstract: A tundish assembly, including an element, for preventing or limiting steel reoxidization in the continuous casting of molten steel, is used in combination with a refractory nozzle. The element has an orifice engaging the outer surface of the nozzle, a main surface surrounding the main orifice and having a lowest level lower than the top outer edge of the nozzle inlet portion, and a periphery having an upper face surrounding the man surface of the element. The upper face of the periphery of the element is higher than the main surface of the element and is higher than the surface of the bottom well of the tundish. The main surface of the element is arranged so as to contact molten steel when the tundish is in use.

Abstract: A partial SEN capable of having flow diverter parts installed therein, and a method of using the SEN in a continuous casting system are disclosed. The partial SEN includes a hollow distribution zone at a bottom portion of the SEN which is designed to allow the installation of at least two different types of flow diverter parts, one type of flow diverter parts for a first type of caster mold, and a second type of flow diverter parts for a second type of caster mold. The design of the flow diverter parts and the resulting angles achieved when the flow diverter parts are installed in the partial SEN are matched to a caster mold such that the flow characteristics of molten steel exiting the SEN into the caster mold during continuous casting operation are of a desired and optimal nature to prevent various types of casting defects.

Abstract: A vibratory apparatus includes a trough assembly comprising first and second plates, the first and second plates joined together in close proximity so as to define a space through which a fluid may pass at a high velocity, a vibration generator coupled to the trough assembly, and a frame resiliently coupled to the trough assembly. Also included is a system including the vibratory apparatus and other equipment, and a method of using the vibratory apparatus.

Abstract: A flexible nozzle for injection molded solder and a method of utilizing a flexible nozzle for injection molded solder applications. In order to be able to efficiently carry out the injection molded soldering process, there is utilized a compliant or flexible solder-dispensing nozzle structure, which is particularly advantageously adapted to be utilized with circular or round molds. In this connection, the tip of the nozzle, which provides for the discharge of the solder, provides a series of small holes or apertures for extruding the solder under pressure from at least one solder reservoir. In one embodiment, there may be employed a single solder reservoir with which there communicates a plurality of discharge apertures or holes for extruding the solder so as to fill suitable cavities or recesses formed in a facing surface of a mold for injection molded solder.

Abstract: An EUV plasma formation target delivery system and method is disclosed which may comprise: a target droplet formation mechanism comprising a magneto-restrictive or electro-restrictive material, a liquid plasma source material passageway terminating in an output orifice; a charging mechanism applying charge to a droplet forming jet stream or to individual droplets exiting the passageway along a selected path; a droplet deflector intermediate the output orifice and a plasma initiation site periodically deflecting droplets from the selected path, a liquid target material delivery mechanism comprising a liquid target material delivery passage having an input opening and an output orifice; an electromotive disturbing force generating mechanism generating a disturbing force within the liquid target material, a liquid target delivery droplet formation mechanism having an output orifice; and/or a wetting barrier around the periphery of the output orifice.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the casting of metal components is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plunger for drawing molten metal from a crucible of hot metal and for forcing the drawn molten metal through the system, a hot runner assembly having a nozzle tip positioned adjacent the mold cavity, and a machine nozzle disposed between the plunger and the hot runner assembly. An adaptive and universal hot runner manifold having removable hot runner injectors fitted thereto is provided for use with a variety of castings.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for jetting droplets of a particle filled viscous medium. The device has a nozzle, an eject mechanism connected to the nozzle, a medium feeding mechanism connected to the eject mechanism, a particle filled viscous medium container connected to the medium feeding mechanism, and a filter arranged between an outlet of the particle filled viscous medium container and the medium feeding mechanism.

Abstract: A pouring apparatus for molten metal includes a stirrer installed in a reservoir. The stirrer is rotated by a rotational drive mechanism installed on the reservoir. Molten solder is placed into the reservoir, high melting point metal particles are charged into the molten solder, stirring is performed with the stirrer to uniformly disperse the metal particles in the molten solder, and then the molten solder and dispersed metal particles are cast into a mold. Casting can be performed quickly after charging the metal particles into the molten solder, so the metal particles do not significantly melt into the molten solder.

Abstract: A solution jet type fabrication apparatus for fabricating a wiring pattern or a device, the solution jet type fabrication apparatus including a jet head for ejecting a droplet of a solution containing fine particles onto a substrate, so as to form a pattern, by vaporizing a volatile ingredient of the solution, and allowing a solid component to remain on the substrate, wherein the substrate has no liquid absorbing property, wherein the jet head includes a nozzle from which the droplet is ejected, the nozzle being formed from a material that has a greater hardness than that of the fine particles in the solution, wherein the nozzle has a size that is equal to or less than ?20 ?m, the nozzle satisfying a relation of 0.0001?Dp/Do?0.01, where Dp represents the diameter of each of the fine particles and Do represents the diameter of the nozzle, wherein each of the fine particles has a size that is equal to or less than the roughness of a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Arranged are a twin- or single-roll continuous casting machine supplied with molten metal from a tundish arranged above so as to continuously cast a strip with a predetermined width, a trimmer arranged downstream of the continuous casting machine to trim widthwise edges of the strip and a rolling mill arranged downstream of the trimmer.