Ladle for scooping and pouring molten metal, and method

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This invention is a casting ladle designed for scooping and pouring liquid metal, which is equipped with one or more sensors (such as temperature, pressure, humidity, tilt, or position sensors) to measure and record key physical parameters during casting processes. The ladle can internally process, display, and store measurement data, supporting both manual and automated operations. It aims to improve the consistency and traceability of metal casting by providing real-time process monitoring and quality control.

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• Manual or automated metal casting processes in foundries for manufacturing metal parts.
• Monitoring and documenting parameters during experimental or prototype castings to optimize process conditions.
• Quality assurance and traceability in mass production of automotive, aerospace, or machinery components made via casting.
• Operator training in foundries by visualizing process parameters and deviations in real time.
• Integration into digital manufacturing systems for process data collection and long-term analysis.

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• Enables real-time monitoring and recording of critical parameters such as metal temperature, mold tilt, and environmental factors during casting.
• Improves product quality and consistency by reducing operator error and process variability.
• Supports process traceability and quality assurance by documenting conditions for each cast part.
• Reduces scrap rates and production costs by identifying and correcting process deviations early.
• Facilitates operator training and knowledge transfer by providing immediate feedback and process visualization.
• Easily integrated into both existing manual and modern automated foundry workflows.

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a casting ladle for scooping and casting liquid metal, comprising a scooping bowl and a stem connected to the scooping bowl, wherein the casting ladle has a measuring unit having at least one sensor for measuring at least one physical parameter.