About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Melt Processing, Casting and Recycling
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Presentation Title |
Standardization of Launder Systems for Aluminum Casting |
Author(s) |
Michel J. Quintiano, José Gascon Hernandez |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Michel J. Quintiano |
Abstract Scope |
this article aims to present the importance of standardizing the profile and sizes of launder systems used in non-ferrous metal foundries. a global standardization of these aspects would bring significant benefits, such as reducing the lead time for replacement of refractory materials by suppliers and substantial financial gains by minimizing the need for manufacturing custom molds for each project or client. moreover, standardization would enable foundries to conduct comparative studies among the different materials available in the market since the shape of the launder systems would no longer be an influential factor, focusing instead on the compositions of the refractories used in their construction. another crucial point is that by standardizing the profile of refractory launder systems, this standardization would extend to the entire channel system, including space for thermal insulation, the profile of metal plates, and lid systems. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |
Keywords |
Aluminum, Ceramics, Modeling and Simulation |