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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 1990
Filed:
Nov. 12, 1987
Shigeo Endo, Narita, JP;
Haruo Kawashima, Narita, JP;
Kimio Hirata, Katori, JP;
Yasuo Saito, Narita, JP;
Takao Uchiya, Sawara, JP;
Hideo Yanagi, Kashiwa, JP;
Toshiba Monofrax Co., Ltd., Chiba, JP;
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a fused cast refractory article including the steps of pouring a molten refractory material into a cavity of a mold including a casting sand held by a negative pressure applied through the sand and against a thermoplastic film which surrounds the mold cavity, casting and cooling off the refractory material, wherein the negative pressure is maintained after the casting. The mold includes an upper mold portion including a frame, a casting sand, and a thermoplastic film; a bottom mold portion including a frame, a casting sand and a thermoplastic film; and a cavity defined by the thermoplastic film between the upper and bottom mold portion and having an inlet opening.