Ingate
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003017
The opening in a mold through which molten metal flows from the runner into the mold cavity. Its design influences the flow rate, temperature distribution, and solidification pattern of the casting. Proper sizing and placement of the ingate prevent defects such as cold shuts and porosity in the final product.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003017 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Metallurgy |
| Translations | German: Einguss; Spanish: entrada de colada; French: jet de coulée |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Ingate",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The opening in a mold through which molten metal flows from the runner into the mold cavity. Its design influences the flow rate, temperature distribution, and solidification pattern of the casting. Proper sizing and placement of the ingate prevent defects such as cold shuts and porosity in the final product.",
"subject": "Metallurgy",
"translations": {
"de": "Einguss",
"es": "entrada de colada",
"fr": "jet de coulée"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ingate/"
}
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