Abstract: In the process, which enables complete automation of casting and limiting the intervention of the operator, the level of metal in the supply runner is monitored, a common law of metal levels is set as a function of time for all ingot molds after individual laws have been applied to each of the molds in order to permit them to meet the common law, lowering of the table supporting the molds is actuated and the casting process is halted when the program length has been obtained. The apparatus comprises probes for detecting the height and levels of metal in the runner and in the ingot molds, and an automation system for adjusting the levels and controlling the various operations.

Abstract: A molding including a portion formed of hard rubber, a portion formed of sponge rubber, and a portion formed of hydrid of the hard rubber and the sponge rubber. The hybrid is effectively formed by simultaneously introducing the hard and sponge rubber into a flow port communicated with an extruding opening of a molding die whereby the molding is formed in one extruding process and from only two types of rubber. Apparatus for manufacturing the molding includes a feed pipe for feeding the hard rubber, a feed pipe for feeding the sponge rubber, and a molding die having an extruding opening and at least three flow conduits communicating with the extruding opening.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fatigue test bench for engine cylinder heads, particularly for motor vehicles. This bench comprises as main elements: a device for fixing the test cylinder head on an intermediate connecting member, connecting it to the means of establishing hydraulic pressure in the combustion chambers and in the circulating of the heat bearing fluids; a pressure generating device which simulates as faithfully as possible and in a reproducible manner the pressure cycle as a function of time in the combustion chambers; and a system of circulating heat bearing fluids through the water chambers of the cylinder head with two differnt circuits, one at ambient temperature and the other at a higher temperature used alternately by means of a regulable timing device which controls the operation of one or other of the circuits.

Abstract: An animated fashion doll including individually articulated arms, legs and head, each separately controlled by a separate thermal motor mounted within the doll torso and controlled from a base-mounted programmable controller which is in turn responsive to remote external stimulation.