Patent ID: 7537045
Filing Date: 2009-05-26
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
1. A method of precise positioning of a number of cooperating roller elements ( 2 , 3 , 4 ) of a casting installation ( 1 ), wherein each of the roller elements ( 2 , 3 , 4 ) has a carrier element ( 13 ) and adjusting means ( 10 , 11 , 12 ) for positioning the roller element ( 2 , 3 , 4 ), the method comprising the steps of providing a measuring apparatus ( 5 ); measuring distances (a 6 , a 7 , a 8 , a 9 ) between at least three reference points ( 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ) provided on the carrier element ( 13 ) of each of the roller elements ( 2 , 3 , 4 ) and the measuring apparatus ( 5 ); and dependent on measurement results, operating the adjusting means ( 10 , 11 , 12 ) of respective roller elements ( 2 , 3 , 4 ) to so position the respective roller elements ( 2 , 3 , 4 ) that the distances (a 6 , a 7 , a 8 , a 9 ) between the reference points ( 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ) of the respective roller elements ( 2 , 3 , 4 ) and the measuring apparatus ( 5 ) substantially conform to predetermined values.