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Sand Casting Using 3D Printing Technologies

August 9th, 2022

Our blog post explains how 3D printing can help you make big reductions in sample and pilot production lead time for sand castings.

Choosing Between Vertical and Horizontal Green Sand Casting Processes

July 26th, 2022

This blog helps you understand the difference between the vertically parted and horizontally parted green sand process and what benefit it brings.

When to Select The Resin Sand Casting Process

July 7th, 2022

There are two types of sand used in the sand casting process, either resin or green sand. This article looks at when to select the resin sand casting process.

Types of Quality Control Methods Used for Sand Casting Parts

June 30th, 2022

Impro reviews the types of quality control methods used at all points in the manufacturing process for sand casting parts to achieve a high quality level.

Typical Sand Casting Lead Times

May 24th, 2022

Impro has provided an overview of key factors which may affect sand casting lead times in this blog so that customers can better project production time flows.

Introduction to Sand Casting Terminology

May 10th, 2022

Impro has provided in this blog post an overview of the key terms used in the sand casting process to assist in discussions of your needs for sand castings.

Sand Casting Applications For The Automotive Market

April 26th, 2022

This blog details the beneficial characteristics and potential downsides of sand casting. You will learn when to use this process for automotive applications.

Types of Sand Casting Equipment

March 8th, 2022

To achieve sand casting efficiency and flexibility, foundries rely on a variety of equipment from core making and molding to pouring and heat treatment.

Sand casting applications in Medical Devices 

February 11th, 2022

Medical devices and tools require a high degree of precision and strength. Sand castings are widely used in hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities.

Sand Casting vs. Centrifugal Casting

January 17th, 2022

Checking out the metal parts casting processes, there are several different types of techniques that may be used. Two particular ones are sand casting vs. centrifugal casting. Each process has its strengths based on the types of parts they are

Sand Casting vs. Die Casting: What are the Differences?

January 10th, 2022

Sand casting and die casting are two manufacturing techniques widely used to make automotive parts. They are the enablers of innovation across the industry.

Sand Casting vs. Shell Mold Casting

December 14th, 2021

Sand casting and Shell Mold Casting have their own strengths and limitations, however, which one is an alternative casting process?