Sand casting

Sand casting is a process that utilizes non-reusable sand molds to form metal castings. On one hand, casting is a deceptively simple manufacturing process: anyone who has formed castles at the beach knows sand can be used to make detailed shapes. However in a foundry, dealing with the heat of molten metal, many factors must be considered for success.8JTR

Casting is used to make metal components of all sizes, ranging from a few ounces to several tons. Sand molds can be formed to create castings with fine exterior detail, inner cores, and other shapes. Nearly any metal alloy can be sand cast. Hollows are made in moistened sand, filled with molten metal, and left to cool.8JTR

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Grey iron: ASTM A48 Cl.20, 25, 30, 35, 40, GG20, 25, 30, 35;8JTR

Ductile iron:ASTM A536 60-40-18, 60-42-10, 70-50-05, GGG40, GGG50, GGG608JTR