Learning nugget: Green molding sands testing
SUMMARY:
The preparation of sand mixtures with suitable molding characteristics is of great importance in the manufacture of castings. Maintaining and monitoring the sand system requires a series of tests, the results of which allow for appropriate corrective measures. Variations in sand properties are usually small, requiring relatively long periods of time to correct any deviations detected. Deviations in sand properties can be one of the most significant sources of defects in castings. Tests on sand must be performed according to standardized procedures and using properly calibrated equipment.
INDEX:
1. SAMPLING
2. CONTROL TESTS ON RAW MATERIALS
3. CONTROL TESTS ON PREPARED SAND MIXTURES
Language:
English (soon)
Target audience:
- Technical and non-technical staff of iron foundry companies.
- New hires.
“The Foundry of the Future is that of connected processes that is able to take advantage of the knowledge generated inside the company at the same time that it keeps learning from its manufacturing and market experience.
Along with a deep knowledge of metallurgy, Industry 4.0 technologies, advanced data management systems and machine learning technologies have landed in this industry to transform the way castings are conceived”.
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