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Manufacturing Technology. Metal Shop: Sand Casting. Introduction. Sand casting is the oldest form of casting and is still widely used today. Mold core. Materials. Steel and aluminium are the metals most commonly used. Aluminium. Steel. Features of sand casting.
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Manufacturing Technology Metal Shop: Sand Casting
Introduction • Sand casting is the oldest form of casting and is still widely used today. Mold core
Materials • Steel and aluminium are the metals most commonly used. Aluminium Steel
Features of sand casting • Always made of metals e.g. Steel and Aluminium. • Split lines made from mould. • Before product is dispatched product may have runners, risers and feeders. Runner Riser Feeder
Uses of sand casting • There are many things made by sand casting E.G. Wall plaques, Nut Crackers, clamps.
Process 1 Mould
3 Dolly
5 Sprue Pins