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Different kinds of molds for aluminum casting Empty Different kinds of molds for aluminum casting

Post  megan2008 Thu Nov 07, 2013 12:44 am

There are many types of molds for aluminum castings that are used in casting molten aluminum into different shapes and forms. Some molds are temporary, and others are permanent and can be used repeatedly. These same types of molds are also used for many different metals and alloys besides aluminum.

Sand Casting Mold

The oldest types of molds for aluminum casting are the molds that have been used since the time of the Egyptians. These types of molds are made when a cavity is created in sand that is held in a box or 'flask'. Usually the original 'pattern' is made out of wood, metal or other solid material. There is also a core in the sand cavity that forms the center of the casting. Of the different aluminum casting molds, this is one that is used especially for engine blocks, engine manifolds, and other large and heavy castings.

Ceramic Mold

Another type of casting mold used with aluminum and other molten metals is the ceramic mold. Used most commonly for the investment casting process, the ceramic mold is created around plastic or wax that melts when the mold is fired while it is being created. After the wax is 'lost', the mold is then ready to receive the molten metal. This type of casting process is also called 'precision casting' because of the precise castings that can be created with this process.

Permanent Mold Casting

Permanent types of aluminum casting molds are made from metals such as steel and iron. The molten aluminum is forced by gravity or a vacuum into the permanent mold cavity. One advantage of these types of mold castings is that the mold is permanent; unlike sand casting molds which are usually destroyed when extracting the castings once they have cooled. It is also less expensive when used for a large number of castings.

Die Casting Molds

Die casting molds use steel dies or molds to produce a lot of identical castings. With aluminum, as other metals, the molten metal is forced under high pressure into these types of molds for aluminum casting. This is a versatile process that enables the production of a large quantity of small to medium-size castings.


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