ISOTHERMAL SHOT TUBE ASSEMBLY

摘要

A shot tube assembly for a die casting process includes a spiral passage for circulating a coolant about a cavity containing the molten metal material. The circulating coolant provides temperature control of the shot tube that improves the casting process and increases shot tube life.

主权项

1. A shot tube assembly for a die casting process comprising:
an outer sleeve open at each end including an outer pour opening for receiving molten material; an inner sleeve defining an core for molten material, the inner sleeve disposed within the outer sleeve and open at each end with an inner pour opening aligned with the outer pour opening; a spiral passage encircling the inner cavity; an inlet for communicating a coolant to the spiral passages; and an outlet for exhausting coolant from the spiral passage.