SLEEVE MIXES CONTAINING STABILIZED MICROSPHERES AND THEIR USE IN MAKING RISER SLEEVES

摘要

This invention relates to exothermic and insulating sleeve mixes comprising (1) a sleeve composition comprising stabilitzed hollow aluminosilicate microspheres, and (2) a chemically reactive binder. Sleeves are formed from the sleeve mix and are cured in the presence of a catalyst by the cold-box or no-bake curing process. The invention also relates to a process for casting metal parts using a casting assembly where the sleeves are a component of the casting assembly. Additionally, the invention relates to the metal parts produced by the casting process.