Cast device with implanted tubes

摘要

A cast device useable with an image forming apparatus is provided. The cast device includes at least one tube and a cast body. The cast body includes the at least one tube implanted into the cast body using a combined casting process.

主权项

1. An image forming apparatus comprising:
an image forming unit to form an image for transfer to a print media: an intermediate transfer member to transfer an image from the image forming unit to the print media; a roller to regulate a temperature of the print media at image transfer, the roller comprising a cast device, the cast device comprising:
at least one tube formed of a steel composition to transport a fluid; anda cast body formed of an iron composition, the cast body including the at least one tube implanted into the cast body using a combined casting process, the at least one tube is implanted into the cast body to form a thermal connection between the at least one tube and the cast body,the roller disposed adjacent to the intermediate transfer member, the roller including a cylinder member rotatable about a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, the cylinder member comprising the cast body, and the at least one tube implanted into the cast body, and an exterior surface disposed on an exterior surface of the cast body, the exterior surface to press media against the intermediate transfer member to transfer the image from the intermediate transfer member to the print media.