Patent ID: 9597729
Date: 2017-03-21
CPC Classifications: B22D

Claim:
1. A method of transferring molten metal to a die casting mold, the method comprising: providing a ladle with a dip well and a dispensing nozzle formed therein, wherein said dispensing nozzle is removable from a dispensing nozzle receptor formed on said ladle; providing a receptacle fluidly between said ladle and said mold; delivering said molten metal from said ladle to said receptacle by positioning an exit face of said dispensing nozzle over said receptacle and rotating said ladle such that said exit face of said dispensing nozzle is repositioned proximal the bottom of said receptacle; and conveying said molten metal that has been delivered to said receptacle into a mold cavity that is placed in fluid communication therewith, wherein said dispensing nozzle comprises a fluid metal filter formed therein.