INTEGRATED METAL PROCESSING FACILITY

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a more efficient method and system or facility to enable more efficient heat treatment and processing of metal castings. SOLUTION: An integrated metal processing facility for forming and heat treating metal castings, comprising: a pouring station for pouring a molten metal into a series of molds to form the castings; a heat treatment unit including at least one heat treatment station for heat treating the castings; a transfer system for moving the castings from the pouring station to the heat treatment unit, and a heat source positioned along a path of travel for the castings for applying heat to the castings prior to introduction of the castings into the heat treatment station to maintain the castings at or above a process control temperature for the metal of the castings. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT