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Sand Casting vs Forging

December 9th, 2021

Sand casting & forging are techniques used to create engineered metal parts. The method you choose depends largely on how you intend to use the object.

Sand Casting with Cores and Core Technologies

December 7th, 2021

When the part has an intricate internal design, the Sand Casting manufacturer uses cores to make thin walls and empty chambers or through holes.

Sand Casting Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) – Process Capabilities and Limitations

December 1st, 2021

CGI is the go-to metal for sand casting when iron is too heavy and not strong enough. The downside is it makes cutting and finishing harder and longer.

Sand Casting Ductile Iron – Process Capabilities and Limitations

November 30th, 2021

Ductile iron sand casting is ideal for producing iron parts that can compete with steel. It offers little limitation to the size of parts that may be cast.

Sand Casting Applications: Common Use for This Process

November 16th, 2021

Sand casting versatility in material selection and size limit brings great benefits to design engineers, making it a common technique to create quality parts with desired functions and features.

What is sand casting?

November 9th, 2021

Sand casting uses sand to create a mold for casting metal parts, from iron machine bases to cooking vessels. Sand casting offers a number of advantages.

What are the Cost Drivers for Sand Casting?

November 1st, 2021

Sand casting is a cost-effective producing way, however, reveal opportunities to save money still happen sometimes. Discovering the factors that affect costs is key.

Difference in Horizontally-Parted and Vertically-Parted Green Sand Casting Process

June 22nd, 2021

Sand casting starts with using a three-dimensional pattern of the part to make the sand mold. The molten metal will be poured into the mold to cast the part.

What are Cores in the Sand Casting Process?

February 26th, 2021

Cores will be made from the same resin sand used in the sand casting process. The sand is placed into a core box that has the desired interior pattern for the part.

What is the Sand Casting Process?

November 19th, 2020

Sand casting offers versatility when creating three dimensional objects that have complex geometries and intricate pieces.

Resin Sand Casting Capabilities and Processes

August 27th, 2020

Resin sand casting is ideal for very large castings that can weigh several tons. Yet this process is also ideal for smaller components that need customization.

Thinking About Draft Angles

July 18th, 2020

If you can orient the sand casting pattern to provide natural draft, the design does not need to add draft angles.