
Sand Casting By Angus and Ross
Introduction • Sand casting is the oldest form of casting and is still widely used today. Mould core
Materials • Steel and aluminium are the metals most commonly used. Aluminium Steel
Features of sand casting Runner Riser • Always made of metals e.g. Steel and Aluminium. • Split lines made from mould. • Before product is dispatched product may have runners, risers and feeders. Feeder
Uses of sand casting • There are many things made by sand casting E.G. Wall plaques, Nut Crackers, clamps.
Process 1 Mould
3 Dolly
5 Sprue Pins
Sand Casting END Angus and Ross