Designing a Pump to Transfer Molten Aluminum

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A user seeks assistance in designing a pump to transfer molten aluminum between containers, specifically using a screw mechanism within a cylinder powered by a motor. They request detailed design guidance for the screw and cylinder but are advised that the forum cannot provide complete designs. Instead, they are encouraged to ask specific questions related to their design. For comprehensive design solutions, contacting a pump manufacturer is recommended. The discussion emphasizes the importance of detailed inquiries for effective assistance.
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Sirs, I need to make a pump to draw molten aluminum from one container to another container. The first container height is 1.5m. I wish to us a screw enclosed within a cylinder and powered by a motor. Can anyone help me with the detail design of the screw and cylinder? I welcome any other design of the pump for the same purpose too. Many thanks.
 
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We are not going to do your work for you. If you have specific questions relating to the design you want to implement then you are more than welcome to ask them. If you want a total design then I would recommend contacting a pump manufacturer.
 
Understand. Thank you very much, Mr. Fred Garvin. Regards.
 

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