Horizontal directional solidification

摘要

Method and apparatus for directional solidification of molten metal using a general horizontally oriented mold initially positioned in a casting furnace. The mold is filled with molten metal and then withdrawn from the casting furnace to effect directional solidification. As the molten metal solidifies in the mold, the mold is turned about a general horizontal axis to reduce segregation of alloying elements in the solidifying molten metal.