Global Patent Index - EP 0928655 A1

EP 0928655 A1 19990714 - Method and plug for sealing a core hole in a casting

Title (en)

Method and plug for sealing a core hole in a casting

Title (de)

Verfahren und Stopfen zum Abdichten eines Kernlochs in einem Gussteil

Title (fr)

Procédé et bouchon pour rendre étanche un noyau d'une pièce coulée

Publication

EP 0928655 A1 19990714 (EN)

Application

EP 99200021 A 19990106

Priority

NL 1007976 A 19980107

Abstract (en)

A method for sealing a core hole of a casting with a plug, the plug being fittingly inserted into the core hole and sealingly secured therein, the plug being manufactured from a material which is recyclable with the material of the casting, in particular the same material as the casting or an alloy having a relatively high percentage of such metal, the plug being secured in the core hole at least substantially by means of deformation. A casting manufactured from aluminum or an aluminum alloy, provided with at least one core hole, the core hole being closed by a plug secured therein, the plug being manufactured from aluminum or an aluminum alloy and being sealingly secured in the core hole at least substantially through deformation of a portion of the plug and/or the casting. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

B22D 31/00; F28F 11/02

IPC 8 full level

B22D 31/00 (2006.01); F28F 11/02 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B22D 31/002 (2013.01); F28F 11/02 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE DK FR GB IT LI LU NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0928655 A1 19990714; NL 1007976 C2 19990708

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 99200021 A 19990106; NL 1007976 A 19980107