Designing a Pump to Transfer Molten Aluminum

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The discussion focuses on designing a pump specifically for transferring molten aluminum between containers, with an emphasis on using a screw mechanism enclosed within a cylinder powered by a motor. The first container's height is specified as 1.5 meters. Participants advise against providing a complete design and suggest that the original poster should seek assistance from a pump manufacturer for comprehensive solutions. Specific design inquiries are encouraged for further 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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