.~ With measuring, testing, inspecting, or condition determination {4}
457
.~.~ During feeding of metal to mold
DEFINITION
Classification: 164/457
During feeding of metal to mold:
(under subclass 4.1) Process wherein the testing, sampling, or inspecting or condition determination is performed in conjunction with the introduction of solid or liquid metal into a mold cavity.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
133+, for casting processes provided with a charge introduction or manipulation step.
437+, for continuous or semicontinuous casting means provided with means to dispense or distribute a metal charge.
449.1+, for casting apparatus provided with control means responsive to material level in a continuous casting apparatus.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
373, Electric Furnaces, 42, for processes of charging or discharging devices in electric furnaces.
