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| Property Name | Sand Casting | |
|---|---|---|
| Shapes | Thin-walled: Complex, Solid: Cylindrical, Solid: Cubic, Solid: Complex (Flat, Thin-walled: Cylindrical, Thin-walled: Cubic) | |
| Part size | Weight: 1 oz - 450 ton | |
| Materials | Metals, Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Magnesium, Nickel (Lead, Tin, Titanium, Zinc) | |
| Surface finish - Ra (μin) | 300 - 600 (125 - 2000) | |
| Tolerance (in.) | ± 0.03 (± 0.015) | |
| Max wall thickness | 0.125 - 5 (0.09 - 40) | |
| Quantity | 1 - 1000 (1 - 1000000) | |
| Lead time | Days (Hours) | |
| Advantages | Can produce very large parts, Can form complex shapes, Many material options, Low tooling and equipment cost, Scrap can be recycled, Short lead time possible | |
| Disadvantages | Poor material strength, High porosity possible, Poor surface finish and tolerance, Seondary machining often required, Low production rate, High labor cost | |
| Applications | Engine blocks and manifolds, machine bases, gears, pulleys |
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.