SAND CASTING

Abstract

Sand casting is a widely used in manufacturing process. This process widely used in moulded by pouring molten metal into a cavity. Sand casting is also known as sand moulded casting. Sand Casting is a process used to create permanent moulds that are characterized by using sand as the mould material. The mould cavity is created by withdrawing the pattern that has been packed around from the sand. The pattern usually made by wood, plastic or a variety of other material. This process can produce the product that cannot produced by machining where in production of complex shapes, irregular curved surfaces and parts made form metal. Besides, the cost for sand casting also cheaper compared to metal casting. There are six basic requirements to the casting process: