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=Intro=
There are 2 main casting methods, each about 40% of all casting processes: greensand and no-bake molding. No-bake uses binders that set.
=Technique=
*Nobake (airset or precision sand) casting - use a binder with sand. [https://www.hillandgriffith.com/green-sand-metalcasting-foundry-news/mold-coatings]
=Greensand Sources=
=Greensand Sources=
*Ebay - 5 lb - $20 - [https://www.ebay.com/i/163377418357?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D10f2fb7064984c94904bff7ee36d599c%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D14%26rkt%3D17%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D251256302899%26itm%3D163377418357]
*Ebay - 5 lb - $20 - [https://www.ebay.com/i/163377418357?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D10f2fb7064984c94904bff7ee36d599c%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D14%26rkt%3D17%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D251256302899%26itm%3D163377418357]

Revision as of 19:56, 6 April 2019

Intro

There are 2 main casting methods, each about 40% of all casting processes: greensand and no-bake molding. No-bake uses binders that set.

Technique

  • Nobake (airset or precision sand) casting - use a binder with sand. [1]

Greensand Sources

  • Ebay - 5 lb - $20 - [2]

DIY

  • From Backyardmetalcasting - [3]
  • Sand + bentonite, mulled - [4]
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