Re: [rp-ml] Rapid casting of aluminium

2006/04/03 12:07:27$B!"(Bowner-rp-ml$B$5$s$O!V(B[rp-ml] Rapid casting of
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> Dear All
>
> I've had an enquiry from someone interested in finding a suitable
> method for casting of complex geometry aluminium parts. I wonder
> whether rp-ml subscribers have any preferences or suggestions.
>
> Some notes relating to this: -
>
> - is the MCP Hek system suitable for complex geometry castings like
> automotive cylinder heads?

  Plaster mold is useful for rapid casting.

> - would it be better to use a sand-core system? If so, is there a
> relatively clean way to do this in preference to going to a foundry?

  Yes. it is.

> - if using a sand-core system, is there a way of getting around
> problems with CO2 reaction and removal of sodium silicate?

  RCS (Resin coated sand) core is better to remove.

 Masato Imamura$B!$(BDr.Eng.
 Chief Engineer
 SINTOKOGIO.LTD.
 R & D Department
 Honohara 3-1
Toyokawa Aichi 442-8505 Japan
TEL +81(0)533-84-3529
FAX +81(0)533-84-0073>
Received on Mon Apr 03 06:35:53 2006