Learn Metal Casting Processes and Metal Casting Techniques Just Released

May 20, 2008 - PRLog -- Hobart, Washington USA

Learn Casting and all about Metal Casting, and Casting at a new section on Metal Casting website that is all about Learn Casting. The new Learn Casting section can be accessed by users and non-users by visiting the following web address: http://www.metalcastingzone.com/learn-casting/.

Here is an excerpt from the Learn Casting section page on Metal Casting Zone:

“There are various casting processes being implemented now days. The oldest amongst them is sand casting. Spin casting is also widely used. They can be described as follows:

Sand Casting: Sand casting involves formation of mold from a mixture of sand and to pour a casting liquid, most probably, a molten metal into mold. The metal is then allowed to solidify and the removal of mold, takes place. Sand molding consists of two types: green sand method and air set method. The first one consists of mixture of clay, moisture, silica, and many other additives. The second one consists of mixture of dry sand and other materials, not moist clay. They are mixed with the help of a quick curing adhesive. The collective use of these materials is called ‘air set’.

At times, there is temporary plug placed to pour the fluid which is to be molded. Air-set molds usually form molds consisting of two parts-the bottom and the top. The mixture of sand gets tamped down after its addition. It does not generate any by-product. After the solidification and cooling of metal, the mold gets usually destroyed. This is because its removal involves a lot of breaking and cracking. The casting accuracy depends a great deal on the sand and the process of molding used. Castings composed of green sand result into formation of rough texture on casting surface, and this characteristic makes them easily recognizable. Air-set molds produce smoother castings.”

The new Learn Casting webpage is there to provide users with all of the information they need on casting and learning the basics of metal casting. It can be visited for free at: http://www.metalcastingzone.com/learn-casting/. This new section of learn casting information will continue to be updated with the latest and greatest information on the basics of casting at: http://www.metalcastingzone.com/learn-casting/.

About Metal Casting Zone: Metal Casting Zone is a Community Site that brings users into a deeper relationship with Metal Casting.

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