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Record 1 1997-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundry Practice
DEF

The name used in reference to the refractory insulation placed at the top of an ingot mould to maintain a reservoir of molten metal during the solidification of the casting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fonderie
DEF

Réserve de métal liquide devenant après refroidissement une masse excédentaire de métal solide, que l'on ajoute au-dessus de la partie massive d'une pièce à couler pour augmenter la pression du métal liquide sur la pièce elle-même et pour nourrir à ses dépens la retassure qui s'y forme.

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