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grey iron sand casting process

It is also a type of metal part making called grey iron sand casting. This is accomplished by casting molten grey iron into a sand mold. We make a sand mold by packing sand around a shape called a pattern, similar to the piece that we want to produce. That hot grey iron (while molten) is poured into the mold and allowed to cool, then the sand is removed, leaving just the metal piece. This allows creating complex shapes with high accuracy and is relatively inexpensive, making this a common method in factories.

Making the Mold: The pattern is then placed in a box filled with sand. We have to pack the sand really tightly around the pattern to form the mold. Something is mixed in with the sand to hold its shape as we pour in the hot grey iron.

Step-by-Step Guide to Grey Iron Sand Casting

Pouring the Iron: The next step is pouring our hot grey iron into the mold with a ladle. They heat up the iron really high so that it can flow into all the little details of the mold.

Economic: It is relatively cheap to perform grey iron sand castings, as simple tools and materials can be utilized. That makes it great for producing large numbers of components without a high price tag.

Why choose LF grey iron sand casting process?

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