Automotive casting processes can be differentiated according to (A) mold filling and (B) molding technologies. Methods ranked according to current usage: 1. Green sand casting 2. …

Figure 11-13 Schematic of a sand casting mold, showing a) an open-type top riser and b) a blind-type side riser. The side riser is a live riser, receiving the last hot metal to enter the mold.

Carbon and low alloy steel castings are used in parts for railroad cars, pumps and valves, heavy trucks, construction and mining equipment, and power generation equipment. Good …

Today’s metal casting industry is innovative, high-tech, challenging, clean, and safe. The industry develops and applies the latest in computer-based design and simulation, energy-efficient …

Casting is a manufacturing process that entails the pouring of molten metal into a three-dimensional mold to create a metal part. By using castings, manufacturers are able to create a …

Defect: Cut Off Damage Appearance of Defect: Metal removed during gate cut-off with evidence of abrasive wheel and/or saw damage to casting. Probable Cause

With the development of new materials especially designed by Somos® for the investment casting process, foundries can realize significant savings in time and costs by directly printing …