Mold Material ` The mold material is the one out of which the mold is made. ` The mold material should be such that casting should be able to retain its shape till the molten metal has solidified. Types of molds: ` Permanent molds: They are made up of ferrous metals and alloys (Steel, Grey CI, etc.). ` Temporary refractory molds: They are made of refractory sands and resins
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Get Pricewhen selecting a sand mold the factor that you must look at in order to select the right one is; permeability: meaning how much the mold can hold its mold shape. and collapsability: once the molten metal has be poured the mold will shrink by a certain degree with the metal. Also, grain texture, which effects the surface finish of the casting
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