1. Manufacturing Technology Metal Shop: Sand Casting

2. Introduction  Sand casting is the oldest form of casting and is still widely used today. Mold core

3. Materials  Steel and aluminium are the metals most commonly used. Steel Aluminium

4. Features of sand casting  Always made of metals e.g. Steel and Aluminium.  Split lines made from mould.  Before product is dispatched product may have runners, risers and feeders. Feeder Riser Runner

5. Uses of sand casting  There are many things made by sand casting E.G. Wall plaques, Nut Crackers, clamps.

6. Process 1 Mould

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