Patent ID: 6827124
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
A method of casting, said method of comprising the steps of positioning a baffle relative to a mold structure with the baffle extending around a portion of the mold structure and with flexible segments of the baffle extending from a base of the baffle into engagement with the mold structure, positioning the mold structure on a chill plate, thereafter, moving the chill plate, mold structure, and baffle, including both the base and flexible segments, upward toward the furnace assembly to move at least a portion of the mold structure into the furnace assembly with the baffle extending around the mold structure, pouring molten metal into the mold structure, moving the chill plate and mold structure downward relative to the furnace assembly and baffle while the flexible segments of the baffle engage the mold structure to at least partially block heat transfer from the furnace assembly, and solidifying molten metal in the mold structure.