Types of Metal Mold Casting Production
Mar 11, 2024| First, sand casting
Sand casting is one of the most common types of production in metal casting. Sand casting uses special sand to make molds, which can be natural minerals or artifacts. Sand casting is suitable for the production of a large number of parts of different sizes, such as engine parts, machine parts and pipe fittings.
Second, weightless casting
Weight-loss casting, also known as directional solidification casting, is a method of producing castings with directional grain structure by controlling the direction of crystal growth. Weightless casting is suitable for the production of high strength, high temperature and high corrosion resistance requirements of parts, such as aircraft engine impeller, turbocharger impeller and blade.
Third, pressure casting
Die casting is done by injecting molten metal into a high-pressure injection machine, which jets molten metal into a mold to form parts. Die casting is suitable for the production of parts requiring high precision and high surface quality, such as automotive parts, home appliance parts and electronic parts.
Fourth, low pressure casting
Low pressure casting is done by injecting molten metal into the mold, and filling the mold with molten metal at a low pressure to form parts. Low pressure casting is suitable for the production of large and complex parts, such as car chassis and engine housings.
Fifth, continuous casting method
Continuous casting is a process by which the molten metal is continuously solidified in a continuous contact mold, and then the cast blank is cut into parts. Continuous casting method is suitable for the production of medium and large parts, such as steel pipe, aluminum alloy pipe and stainless steel pipe.
Metal mold casting is a common method of producing metal parts of various sizes and shapes. The several types of metal mold casting production described above are suitable for different types and sizes of parts production. Selecting suitable casting method can effectively improve production efficiency and part quality.