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Article: The oil alternative for sand molding.
- Article from:
- Modern Casting
- Article date:
- February 1, 2003
- Author:
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Today, the mention of oil tempered bond for molding sand automatically and mistakenly conjures up images of antiquated coremaking practices. This mistaken identity has kept this form of sand molding virtually unknown, even though a greater number of foundries are using oil tempered bond to become more competitive through lower sand system costs, reduced casting cleaning costs and an improved surface finish.
The U.S. foundry industry has up to 150 foundries utilizing oil tempered molding sand systems, producing primarily aluminum and other nonferrous castings for demanding markets such as aerospace, automotive and art casting. A few iron foundries also utilize oil ...
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