A method of producing reticular structures, particularly metallic reticular
structures, as well as a device suitable for the production thereof. The
method and device enable continuous and/or automated production of such
structures, and particularly, large-scale automated production of
large-dimensioned reticular structures. A reticulated foam pre-structure
is placed into a first container and infiltrated with a refractory
material. After solidification, the mold formed by the refractory material
is removed from the first container and the foam pre-structure stripped
from the mold. The mold is then pre-heated and placed into a second
container and infiltrated with a molten substance that forms the reticular
structure when solidified. The filled mold may be covered with a solid
jacket as a means of controlling the rate and progression of
solidification of the molten substance to form a fine-grained, bubble-free
structure.
