Steel Casting Processes: Investment, Sand, and Die Casting Options
Steel casting is the process of making steel parts by melting metal and pouring it into molds. Read Also: Different Methods of Steel Castings Process Investment Casting Sand Casting Die-Casting We do not find that one process is better than the other as each have their own set of advantages and applications. To understand how all these casting options work and why they are important, let's look at them in more detail. Understanding the Investment Casting Process Investment casting is an exacting process: a wax model of the part to be cast is coated in ceramic, and then the wax is melted out, leaving a hollow ceramic mold. The mold is broken away and the final steel part. It provides the possibility of shapes, which are complex and parts which need to be manufactured with high dimensional accuracy and surface finish. Sand Casting Advantages and its Exploration Sand casting (lower cost)mold types for steel castings A mold of sand is built around a pattern usually made of wood tha...