Molding Sand Properties
Strength The ability of the sand mold to hold its geometric shape under the conditions of mechanical stress. Permeability The ability of a sand mold to permit the escape of gases and steam during the casting process. Moisture Content Moisture content affects a mold’s strength and permeability: a mold with too little moisture may break […]
Cold Chamber Die Casting
With the cold chamber die casting process, the chamber remains at room temperature and does not have a holding pot of molten metal. Metal is melted in a separate furnace and deposited into the shot chamber through a pouring hole by hand with a ladle. In cold chamber die casting, the mold is connected […]
