Patent ID: 6915836
Filing Date: 2005-07-12
Classification: B22D,F16D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for manufacturing a disk rotor, comprising: means for charging and pressurizing molten metal in a cavity that is defined at least in part by first and second metal molds that are disposed for movement into and out of contact with each other; wherein at least one of said first and second metal molds further includes supporting means having a supporting part for supporting a marginal portion of a pre-form; wherein said supporting means is adapted to assume a first state in which the pre-form may be guided to a preset site and is further adapted to assume a second state in which said supporting means forms at least a portion of said cavity; and wherein said supporting part is adapted to support the marginal portion of the pre-form when said supporting means assumes said second state, said supporting means being made up of at least one core element.