.~ With separating, localizing, or eliminating of as-cast defects from a metal casting (e.g., anti-pipe) {2}
526.3
.~.~ Compressing ingot while still partially molten
DEFINITION
Classification: 29/526.3
Compressing ingot while still partially molten:
(under subclass 526.2) Process including compacting a cast ingot before it completely solidifies.
(1) Note. For example, included here is a process of rolling or forging an ingot while its center is still fluid to thereby eliminate gas pockets by compacting the metal or to squeeze the impurities toward one end of the ingot.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
164, Metal Founding, for continuous casting and for continuous casting combined with deforming, generally, without separation, isolation, or elimination of defects. (That combination is in this subclass).
