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    There are two main categories of metal casting processes: expendable mold processes where the mold is destroyed to remove the part, allowing for complex shapes but lower production rates, and permanent mold processes where the reusable metal mold can produce many castings but limits geometries. Sand casting is the most widely used casting process, accounting for the majority of total tonnage cast, and can be used for nearly all alloys from small to very large production quantities. Product design for sand castings must include machining allowances of typically 1.5 to 3 mm on surfaces that require machining to final dimensions and features.

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    There are two main categories of metal casting processes: expendable mold processes where the mold is destroyed to remove the part, allowing for complex shapes but lower production rates, and permanent mold processes where the reusable metal mold can produce many castings but limits geometries. Sand casting is the most widely used casting process, accounting for the majority of total tonnage cast, and can be used for nearly all alloys from small to very large production quantities. Product design for sand castings must include machining allowances of typically 1.5 to 3 mm on surfaces that require machining to final dimensions and features.

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    There are two main categories of metal casting processes: expendable mold processes where the mold is destroyed to remove the part, allowing for complex shapes but lower production rates, and permanent mold processes where the reusable metal mold can produce many castings but limits geometries. Sand casting is the most widely used casting process, accounting for the majority of total tonnage cast, and can be used for nearly all alloys from small to very large production quantities. Product design for sand castings must include machining allowances of typically 1.5 to 3 mm on surfaces that require machining to final dimensions and features.

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    Metal Casting

    Uploaded by

    Girish Kumar
    There are two main categories of metal casting processes: expendable mold processes where the mold is destroyed to remove the part, allowing for complex shapes but lower production rates, and permanent mold processes where the reusable metal mold can produce many castings but limits geometries. Sand casting is the most widely used casting process, accounting for the majority of total tonnage cast, and can be used for nearly all alloys from small to very large production quantities. Product design for sand castings must include machining allowances of typically 1.5 to 3 mm on surfaces that require machining to final dimensions and features.

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    METAL CASTING PROCESSES

    1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sand Casting Other Expendable Mold Casting Processes Permanent Mold Casting Processes Foundry Practice Casting Quality Metals for Casting Product Design Considerations

    Two Categories of Casting Processes


    1. Expendable mold processes - mold is sacrificed to remove part Advantage: more complex shapes possible Disadvantage: production rates often limited by time to make mold rather than casting itself 2. Permanent mold processes - mold is made of metal and can be used to make many castings Advantage: higher production rates Disadvantage: geometries limited by need to open mold

    Overview of Sand Casting


    Most widely used casting process, accounting for a significant majority of total tonnage cast Nearly all alloys can be sand casted, including metals with high melting temperatures, such as steel, nickel, and titanium Castings range in size from small to very large Production quantities from one to millions

    Product Design Considerations


    Machining Allowances: Almost all sand castings must be machined to achieve the required dimensions and part features Additional material, called the machining allowance, is left on the casting in those surfaces where machining is necessary Typical machining allowances for sand castings are around 1.5 and 3 mm (1/16 and 1/4 in)

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