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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.

Optimizing Sand Casting Pattern Design

July 15th, 2020

A sand cast part can only be as good as the pattern allows. It takes a great deal of experience to get the best out of the process. At Impro we are internationally recognized for our sand casting expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sand Casting

March 13th, 2020

Impro is a manufacturer of custom precision parts for a wide range of industries and applications. One of our core services is sand casting, a manufacturing process sought after for manufacturing custom components quickly and efficiently while maintaining low overall

Green Sand vs. Resin Sand Casting

February 28th, 2019

Sand casting is just one of many metal casting processes. Certain key factors should always be taken into consideration when selecting sand for your project

Inside Casting & Machining Products (Part 2)

August 29th, 2018

Part Two: Sand Casting Sand casting is a manufacturing technique used to produce high performance metal components. This ancient casting process involves compacting sand around a 3D model or pattern to form a mold for use with a metal or