Sand CastingBy

Introduction Sand casting is the oldest form of casting

and is still widely used today.

Mould core

Materials Steel and aluminium are the metals most

commonly used.

Steel Aluminium

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.

Feeder

Riser

Runner

Uses of sand casting There are many things made by sand

casting E.G. Wall plaques, Nut Crackers, clamps.

Process

1Mould

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3Dolly

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5Sprue Pins

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Sand Casting