Patent ID: 6913063
Filing Date: 2005-07-05
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
1. A process for delivering a predetermined plurality of screens into a casting mold comprising the steps of: (a) providing a dispenser apparatus configured to select a predetermined plurality of screens from a stack; (b) selecting said predetermined plurality of screens from said stack; (c) providing a stage setting apparatus configured to position said plurality of screens in a selected orientation; (d) positioning said screens in said stage setting apparatus; (e) providing a jig apparatus configured to grip said screens from said stage setting apparatus and configured to deliver and align said screens in said mold in a selected orientation; (f) gripping said screens from said stage setting apparatus with said jig; (g) aligning said jig apparatus relative to a casting mold; and (h) releasing each of said screens from said jig into a predetermined portion of said mold.