Casting Processes

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Different types of moulds and castings
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Desirable mould properties -Strength -Permeability -Thermal stability - Collapsibility -Reusability
Foundry Sands SiO2- Silica Sand is held together with water and bonding clay (90% sand, 3% water, 7% clay).
Casting defects -Misrun - Cold shut - Cold shot -Shrinkage cavity
What is a misrun? A casting that has solidified before completely filling the mould.
What is a cold shut? It is where two portions of metal flow together but there is a lack of fusion between them due to premature freezing.
What is a cold shot? It's where metal splatters during pouring and solid globules form and become entrapped
What is a shrinkage cavity? A depression in the surface or a void caused by shrinkage
Testing methods -Visual inspection -Dimensional measurements - Physical tests
Product design considerations Draft- the amount of taper for moulded or cast parts. Draft aids in removal of the part from the mould
Types of expendable mould processes -Shell moulding -Expanded Polystyrene Processes -Investment casting -Plaster mould casting -Ceramic mould casting
What is shell moulding? A process where a thin wall is created by applying a sand-resin mixture around a pattern.
Advantages of shell moulding -Smoother cavity surface gives a better surface finish -Good dimensional accuracy -Fewer cracks in casting -Can be used for mass production
Disadvantages of shell moulding -Expensive mould pattern -Difficult to justify for small quantites
What is a Expanded Polystyrene Process? A process where a mould of sand is packed around a polystyrene foam pattern. The polystyrene vaporises when molten metal is poured on it.
What are the advantages of Expanded Polystyrene Process? -The pattern does not have to be removed from the mould -Speeds up process as two halves of a mould do not have to be used
Disadvantaged of Expanded Polystyrene Process -A new pattern is needed for every casting -May not be economically justifiable, it depends on the cost of producing the pattern
What is investment casting? It's a process where a wax pattern is coated with a refractory material. Once molten metal is poured into the mould the wax melts
What is a refractory material? A refractory mineral is a mineral that is resistant to decomposition by heat, pressure or chemical attack.
Advantages of investment casting -Can create very detailed parts -Good surface finish -Wax can usually be recovered and reused -Additional machining not usually required
Disadvantages of investment casting -Many processing steps are required -Relatively expensive
What is plaster mould casting? A process similar to sand casting, but the mould is made of plaster
Advantages of plaster mould casting -Good surface finish -Captures fine detials
Disadvantages of plaster mould casting -Mould must be baked to remove moisture -Moulds cannot withstand high temperatures
What is ceramic mould casting A similar process to plaster mould casting, however the ceramic can withstand a higher temperature than plaster
Applications of permanent mould casting -High volume production -Makes parts like automotive pistons and pump bodies
What is die casting? A permanent mould process where molten metal is injected into a cavity under high pressure. Pressure is maintined until solidification.
Advantages of die casting -Economical for large volume production -Good accuracy and surface finish -Thin sections are possible -Rapid cooling makes casting strong
Disadvantages of die casting -LImited to metals with low boiling points -Part geometry must allow for removal of the die (mould)
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