A method for knocking out a foundry core confined in an internal cavity in a part at the end of a casting operation, in particular a lost-wax casting operation, includes at least a primary chemical knocking-out step. During the primary chemical knowing-out step, the part is subjected to a chemical solution to dissolve the core, in a sealed enclosure. The method further includes a secondary step of knocking out by ultrasounds in water or an aqueous solution contained in an ultrasound tank, during which the part is subjected to ultrasounds to loosen core residues from walls of the cavity.

The invention relates to a decoring machine (1) for decoring cast workpieces (2). The decoring machine (1) comprises: a machine frame (3); a machine table (6), which is coupled to the machine frame (3) by means of a mounting bracket (7); a first eccentric mass (10), which is mounted in a rotatable manner on the machine table (6); a second eccentric mass (12), which is mounted in a rotatable manner on the machine table (6), wherein the second eccentric mass (12) is driven in the opposite direction to the first eccentric mass (10); a workpiece carrier (21) for receiving the cast workpiece (2) to be decored, wherein the workpiece carrier (21) is coupled to the machine table (6) by means of a rotary mounting (22), wherein the rotary mounting (22) is configured in such a way that the workpiece carrier (21) is mounted so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis of rotation (23) relative to the machine table (6).

Provided are a brake disc and a brake disc manufacturing method. The brake disc manufacturing method may include a porous metal block preparation operation for preparing a porous metal block having a plurality of pores therein, and an insert casting operation for mounting the porous metal block in a mold and casting a disc plate material to manufacture a brake disc.

Various embodiments may include a method for removing filling material from a cavity in a manufactured component with a connection from the cavity opening to surroundings of the component, the method comprising: holding the component in a movable mounting; moving the component and at the same time removing the filling material through the connection opening; and executing a computer program with a processor, wherein the computer program instructs the processor to: analyze geometry data of the component including the connection opening; and calculate a necessary positioning of the component, based on the geometry data and gravitational force; and direct the movable mounting through a sequence of movements for moving the component in space to spill the filling material from the cavity through the connection opening out of the component.

A hammer includes a jacket, which includes an inner chamber, an inlet circuit for entry of compressed air, and an outlet circuit for exit of compressed air. The hammer further includes a motion mechanism, for generating a vibratory motion under the action of compressed air; and a punch or beater, connected to the motion mechanism, for coming into contact with the casting to be de-cored, forming a first end of the hammer. The inlet circuit includes an inlet connector for connecting the hammer to a compressed-air circuit; the inlet connector being located at a second end of the hammer, opposite to the end where the punch or beater is located. The outlet circuit has an outlet connector for connecting the hammer to an air recovery circuit. The outlet connector is located at the second end of the hammer, in proximity to the inlet connector.

Provided are a brake disc and a brake disc manufacturing method. The brake disc manufacturing method may include a porous metal block preparation operation for preparing a porous metal block having a plurality of pores therein, and an insert casting operation for mounting the porous metal block in a mold and casting a disc plate material to manufacture a brake disc.

A hammer includes a jacket having an inner chamber; an inlet circuit for the entry of compressed air, and an outlet circuit for the exit of compressed air. The hammer includes a motion mechanism, for generating vibratory motion under the action of compressed air; and a punch or beater, connected to the motion mechanism, for contacting the casting to be de-cored, forming a first end of the hammer. The hammer has a measurement circuit measuring the oscillation frequency of the motion circuit. The measurement circuit includes a sensor for measuring the oscillation frequency of the motion circuit; a processing circuit, enclosed in a protective casing, for receiving electric signals transmitted by the sensor, and a communication line for conducting electric signals from and/or to the measurement circuit. The jacket includes a housing formed in the outer surface of the jacket, such that it incorporating the measurement circuit protective casing.

A method of manufacturing a core for casting a component can include manufacturing a core for at least partially forming an internal passage architecture of a component with a material including radiopaque particles. A method can include removing a material including radio opaque particles from an internal passage architecture of a component; and inspecting the component via radiographic imaging at gamma/X-ray wavelengths to detect residual material. A core for use in casting an internal passage architecture of a component can include a material with radiopaque particles dispersed therein.

A method for knocking out a foundry core confined in an internal cavity in a part at the end of a casting operation, in particular a lost-wax casting operation, includes at least a primary chemical knocking-out step. During the primary chemical knowing-out step, the part is subjected to a chemical solution to dissolve the core, in a sealed enclosure. The method further includes a secondary step of knocking out by ultrasounds in water or an aqueous solution contained in an ultrasound tank, during which the part is subjected to ultrasounds to loosen core residues from walls of the cavity.

A method for manufacturing a monoblock-type caliper housing includes: preparing a middle core mold provided with a first and second core-forming portion and a first, second, and third channel; pouring molding sand into the first and second core-forming portions and the first, second, and third channels; heating the middle core mold to form a middle core; forming a salt coating layer on the surfaces of the first, second, and third channel-forming portions of the middle core; putting and heating the middle core in the middle core mold; putting the resultant middle core in a casting mold; pouring molten aluminum in a cavity between the middle core and the casting mold to form a caliper housing; applying ultrasonic waves to the caliper housing to remove the middle core; rinsing the caliper housing; and forming an oil supply hole in the caliper housing.