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Article: Sand handling systems affect castings produced in green sand.
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- Modern Casting
- Article date:
- February 1, 1990
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Sand Handling Systems Affect Castings Produced in Green Sand
For some 200 years, green sand has been the most widely used metal molding material because it is plentiful, reusable, easily worked and produces reliable results. But, in order for the foundryman to maintain these desirable and consistent properties, he must devise a sand use system that uses the right compliment of equipment and follows testing procedures that promote casting consistency.
Contributing design factors, such as sand volumes, shakeout, raw sand handling processes, sand cooling, mixing capacity and dust control are critical. These variables, coupled with the effects of other ...