A core inspection device for inspecting a core, the device including a color sensor configured to detect a measured value of each color component of the color of the surface of the core, and a determination unit configured to compare the measured value of at least one color component detected by the color sensor with a threshold prepared corresponding to the at least one color component, thereby determine if a strength property of the core is acceptable or not.

The invention relates to a method for producing a part using a deposition technique. A layered composite is built up in layers, the individual layers each containing particulate material and binding material as well as optionally, a treatment agent. The layers maintain a predetermined porosity. The layer composite is built up in the absence of hardening agent. Once construction is complete, the layer composite is hardened.

The invention relates to a method for producing a part using a deposition technique. A layered composite is built up in layers, the individual layers each containing particulate material and binding material as well as optionally, a treatment agent. The layers maintain a predetermined porosity. The layer composite is built up in the absence of hardening agent. Once construction is complete, the layer composite is hardened.

A hard tool configuration (28) and method of manufacturing advanced detailed trailing edge features in a core for casting. The hard tool configuration (28) includes at least a first platform (10) and a second platform (12). The hard tool configuration (28) also includes a first end (22) of a plurality of removable rake elements (14) removably attached to at least one of the first platform (10) and the second platform (12). The hard tool configuration (28) also includes an internal mold geometry (18) in a spacing in between the center facing side (16) of the first platform (10) and the center facing side (16) of the second platform (12).

A hard tool configuration (28) and method of manufacturing advanced detailed trailing edge features in a core for casting. The hard tool configuration (28) includes at least a first platform (10) and a second platform (12). The hard tool configuration (28) also includes a first end (22) of a plurality of removable rake elements (14) removably attached to at least one of the first platform (10) and the second platform (12). The hard tool configuration (28) also includes an internal mold geometry (18) in a spacing in between the center facing side (16) of the first platform (10) and the center facing side (16) of the second platform (12).

A core grasping apparatus according to the present disclosure grasps a core including a core main body and a core print provided at one end of the core main body. The core grasping apparatus includes: a first holding device and a second holding device respectively including expandable and contractible first and second holding parts; and a turning suppression part configured to suppress the core from turning upon the core print being grasped by the first holding device and the second holding device. The first holding device and the second holding device grasp the core print by respectively expanding the first holding part and the second holding part, and the turning suppression part applies a force that suppresses a turning moment acting on the core to the core print.

An exemplary casting assembly for an engine block includes, among other things, an insert and at least one magnet configured to retain the insert in a predefined position within an engine block mold cavity. An exemplary engine block casting method includes, among other things, positioning at least one insert in a mold cavity, retaining the insert in position with at least one magnet, introducing material into the mold cavity to form an engine block, and solidifying the material to secure the insert within the engine block.

An exemplary casting assembly for an engine block includes, among other things, an insert and at least one magnet configured to retain the insert in a predefined position within an engine block mold cavity. An exemplary engine block casting method includes, among other things, positioning at least one insert in a mold cavity, retaining the insert in position with at least one magnet, introducing material into the mold cavity to form an engine block, and solidifying the material to secure the insert within the engine block.

The present invention is a method for using cloth filters in automated vertical molding, comprised of the steps of configuring a modular cloth filter setter having a housing, an upper jaw, and a lower jaw, wherein the upper jaw and lower jaw are selected to correspond to the size of a cloth filter, fixedly attaching the housing of the modular cloth filter setter to a mechanical arm, securing the cloth filter between the upper jaw and the lower jaw, creating a sand mold from a quantity of compressed sand, creating at least one print aperture for insertion of a cloth filter, and placing the cloth filter in the print aperture.

The present invention is a method for using cloth filters in automated vertical molding, comprised of the steps of configuring a modular cloth filter setter having a housing, an upper jaw, and a lower jaw, wherein the upper jaw and lower jaw are selected to correspond to the size of a cloth filter, fixedly attaching the housing of the modular cloth filter setter to a mechanical arm, securing the cloth filter between the upper jaw and the lower jaw, creating a sand mold from a quantity of compressed sand, creating at least one print aperture for insertion of a cloth filter, and placing the cloth filter in the print aperture.