METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING METAL FROM DROSS

摘要

A pot for receiving molten metal and slag, which may be aluminum and dross is spring supported on a frame which is provided with variable frequency means to vibrate it. The frame which supports the pot includes a sub-frame that holds the pot which is pivotally mounted in the spring supported frame with means for tilting the pot while it is being vibrated. The pot is vibrated in the upright and tilted position. The bottom of the pot is provided with a tap hole, from which the molten metal may be drained into a mold. It may also be tilted far enough to discharge the dross or slag from out of the top of the pot onto a comminutor and cooler. The removal of the molten metal enhances the subsequent cooling.