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*Comprehensive diagram of all casting types - [https://bernierinc.com/casting-process-explained/]. [[MIG Casting]] is not included. | *Comprehensive diagram of all casting types - [https://bernierinc.com/casting-process-explained/]. [[MIG Casting]] is not included. Binders can be clay, chemically setting binders, and polymerized oils (motor oil) | ||
*Nobake (airset or precision sand) casting - use a binder with sand. [https://www.hillandgriffith.com/green-sand-metalcasting-foundry-news/mold-coatings] | *Nobake (airset or precision sand) casting - use a binder with sand. [https://www.hillandgriffith.com/green-sand-metalcasting-foundry-news/mold-coatings] | ||
*Types of binders - [https://www.hillandgriffith.com/core-binders-for-green-sand-metalcasting-foundry] | *Types of binders - [https://www.hillandgriffith.com/core-binders-for-green-sand-metalcasting-foundry] | ||
Revision as of 20:18, 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
- Comprehensive diagram of all casting types - [1]. MIG Casting is not included. Binders can be clay, chemically setting binders, and polymerized oils (motor oil)
- Nobake (airset or precision sand) casting - use a binder with sand. [2]
- Types of binders - [3]
Greensand Sources
- Ebay - 5 lb - $20 - [4]
Casting Companies
- Commercial airset sand casting - [5]