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Property Name | Shell Mold Casting | |
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Shapes | Thin-walled: Complex, Solid: Cylindrical, Solid: Cubic, Solid: Complex (Flat, Thin-walled: Cylindrical, Thin-walled: Cubic) | |
Part size | Weight: 0.5 oz - 220 lb | |
Materials | Metals, Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Nickel | |
Surface finish - Ra (μin) | 50 - 300 (32 - 500) | |
Tolerance (in.) | ± 0.015 (± 0.006) | |
Max wall thickness | 0.06 - 2.0 | |
Quantity | 1000 - 1000000 (100 - 1000000) | |
Lead time | Weeks (Days) | |
Advantages | Can form complex shapes and fine details, Very good surface finish, High production rate, Low labor cost, Low tooling cost, Little scrap generated | |
Disadvantages | High equipment cost | |
Applications | Cylinder heads, connecting rods |
Disclaimer: All process specifications reflect the approximate range of a process's capabilities and should be viewed only as a guide. Actual capabilities are dependent upon the manufacturer, equipment, material, and part requirements.