| 摘要 |
A pressure casting machine 2 having a support 4 and a casting cell 6, wherein the casting cell is attached to the support in such a way 8 that the casting cell can be rotated during use, while at least a portion of the support remains stationary. The machine further has a releasable retainer to retain the casting cell at a user-desired rotated position. The machine may also have an overhead beam 10 and a C-shaped frame 40, which may contain a plurality of mould elements movable separately to the others via movement of the C-shaped frame. The rotation may be automated by way of a servo motor, processor and user interface, allowing fine adjustments of the machine. The machine is suitable for use with ceramics such as toilet bowls. A method of pressure casting is also provided comprising the steps of: filling a mould with slip for the purpose of producing a casting when the mould is orientated at a first angle; rotating the mould so that it is orientated at a second angle, and; draining the mould. |
