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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?

Types of Sand in the Sand Casting Process

December 10th, 2021

Sand casting has remained relatively unchanged for centuries, but it’s still popular today. Green sand and dry sand are two basic types of modern process sand.

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.