{"id":8293,"date":"2023-10-04T08:28:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T08:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hengkemetal.com\/?p=8293"},"modified":"2023-10-04T08:32:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T08:32:03","slug":"classification-of-casting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hengkemetal.com\/classification-of-casting\/","title":{"rendered":"Classification of Casting"},"content":{"rendered":"
I. Definition and Classification of Casting<\/strong><\/p>\n Definition of Casting:<\/strong> Casting is a forming method that involves pouring liquid metal into a casting cavity that matches the shape of the part. After it cools and solidifies, a metal part blank with specific shapes, dimensions, and properties is obtained.<\/p>\n Common casting methods include sand casting and precision casting, and the detailed classification is shown in the following table.<\/p>\n Sand Casting:<\/strong> Sand casting is a casting method that produces castings in sand molds. Steel, iron, and most non-ferrous alloy castings can be obtained using sand casting. Because the molding material used in sand casting is inexpensive and readily available, mold manufacturing is simple, and it can adapt to single-piece production, batch production, and mass production of castings. For a long time, it has been the fundamental process in casting production.<\/p>\n Precision Casting:<\/strong> Precision casting is a collective term for obtaining precise castings using precision molding methods. Its products are precise, complex, close to the final part shape, and can be used directly with little or no machining. It is an advanced process for near-net-shape forming.<\/p>\n What is Casting? 6 Common Casting Methods, 14 Defect Analysis and Control\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Classification of Casting Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n II. Common Casting Methods and Their Advantages and Disadvantages<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Ordinary Sand Casting<\/strong><\/p>\n The basic raw materials for making sand molds are foundry sand and mold binder. The most commonly used foundry sand is silica sand, but when the high-temperature performance of silica sand is insufficient, special sands like zircon sand, chromite sand, and corundum sand are used. The most widely used mold binder is clay, but various dry oils, semi-dry oils, water-soluble silicates, phosphates, and synthetic resins can also be used as mold binders.<\/p>\n The outer mold used in sand casting is classified into three types: clay-bonded wet sand mold, clay-bonded dry sand mold, and chemically bonded sand mold, depending on the binder used and the way its strength is established.<\/p>\n 2. Melting and Pouring<\/strong><\/p>\n Melting and pouring are key steps in the sand-casting process. Metal is melted in a furnace, and then it is poured into the prepared mold cavity. The molten metal fills the mold and takes the shape of the desired casting. This step requires precise control of temperature, metal composition, and pouring speed to ensure high-quality castings.<\/p>\n 3. Cooling and Solidification<\/strong><\/p>\n After the molten metal is poured into the mold, it begins to cool and solidify. This process must be controlled carefully to avoid defects such as shrinkage cavities or porosity in the final casting.<\/p>\n 4. Shakeout and Cleaning<\/strong><\/p>\n Once the casting has cooled and solidified, it is removed from the sand mold in a process called shakeout. The casting is then cleaned to remove any remaining sand or other debris. This may involve mechanical cleaning methods like shot blasting or grinding.<\/p>\n 5. Inspection and Quality Control<\/strong><\/p>\n Casting quality is critical, and inspections are conducted to ensure that the castings meet specified requirements. This can include dimensional checks, visual inspections, and non-destructive testing methods like X-rays or ultrasonic testing.<\/p>\n 6. Machining and Finishing<\/strong><\/p>\n In many cases, castings require additional machining and finishing operations to achieve the final part’s precise dimensions and surface quality. Machining processes like milling, turning, and grinding may be used.<\/p>\n What is Casting? 6 Common Casting Methods, 14 Defect Analysis and Control\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Advantages of Sand Casting:<\/strong><\/p>\n