In this post, we will learn the difference between investment casting and sand casting, these two were the most popular method used in metalworking industry.
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What Is Casting?
In the metalworking industry, casting is a process in which a metal (liquid) is poured into a mold, usually by a crucible that contains a negative space of the intended shape. Usually casting is used for making a complicated or complex that would be difficult to make using other methods.
Investment Casting (Lost Wax Casting)
Investment casting, also known as lost wax casting is a method used for making small and accurate casting in a refractory alloy using a mold formed around a pattern of wax which is then removed by melting, for detailed information about investment casting please click here.
So after knowing what is investment casting, let’s break down the advantage of using this method :
Sand Casting
Sand Casting, also known as sand molded casting is a method characterized by using sand as the mold material, This process is called sand casting because the mold that contains the cavity into which metal is poured is made of compressed sand. The sand contains some other material that encourages it to hold its shape. After knowing about what sand casting is, let’s breakdown the advantage of using sand casting method :
Quality-wise investment casting is better than sand casting in the final result but as with most design and materials, a discussion with an expert can help to choose the best decision. To determine if it is a fit for your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
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