Category: Foundry 101
Foundry 101 Part 6: Sand Casting Shakeout/Cutoff/Cleaning
Foundry 101 Part 6: Sand casting shakeout/cutoff/cleaning - A critical step in a casting's journey through a foundry Sand Casting Shakeout, Cutoff, and Cleaning is a critical step The shakeout, cutoff and cleaning process in metal casting is a major...
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Foundry 101 Part 4: How the Type of Sand Used in the Casting Process Impacts Performance
Foundry 101 Part 4: How the Type of Sand Used in the Casting Process Impacts Performance The type of sand used in the casting process impacts performance There are multiple types of sand used in the sand-casting process. The sand...
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Foundry 101 Part 3: Understanding Molds and Cores in the Sand Casting Process
Foundry 101 Part 3: Understanding Molds and Cores in the Sand Casting Process Molds and cores are critical to casting success In the world of metal casting, the mold and core-making process is foundational to defining the structure, detail, and...
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Foundry 101 Part 2: Pattern Making – Tooling Method Selection and Innovations
Foundry 101 Part 2: Pattern Making - Tooling Method Selection and Innovations Badger Alloys Offers Traditional and Next-Generation Pattern Making for Sand Castings Pattern making is a critical component in the casting manufacturing process, serving as the blueprint for casting...
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Foundry 101 Part 1: Demystifying Sand Casting Engineering
Foundry 101 Part 1: Demystifying Sand Casting Engineering “Foundry 101,” our new blog series, will provide an overview of the entire sand casting process, from engineering to pattern to finished, machined product. This article launches the series and will focus...
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