Yearly Archives: 2010
how did koreans use sand casting?
Koreans invented movable type two centuries before the west. They produced the earliest type by using a method known as sand-casting. In sand-casting, wooden letters were used as dies. These wooden letters were pressed into wet sand and then carefully … Continue reading
Soldering copper to cast aluminum?
I have a small copper tube that snapped off of die cast aluminum float bowl. Is it possible to solder that back together or am I wasting my time?…Thanks It is a carburetor, JB weld will work sitting in the … Continue reading
Can I convert a closed-bow aluminum runabout boat to an open, casting deck fishing boat?
Have a 1967 Chrysler aluminum runabout boat with a closed bow that I would like to modify by cutting out the bow decking and adding a casting deck and a swivel chair…riveted hull, very thick, just wondering about structural integrity … Continue reading
Engineers,can i heat treat a gear after i sand casting it?
I Want to produce a gear of cast iron through sand casting donno if heattreatment will make it stronger after casting process??? Yes, you can make cast iron stronger after sand casting. There are numerous kinds of cast iron so … Continue reading
In one cubicmeter concrete casting how many cement, how much sand and how chips will be needed?
chips of what? what are you making? can you not buy pre-made concrete in a bag that you mix with water such as Quik-Crete (sold at most home improvement stores)… HTH, Andrew Kester, PE Structural Engineer Florida
In one cubicmetr concret casting how many cement,sand and chips will need?
The proportions are 1 part cement, 2 parts sand. and 3 parts gravel. You use a minimum cement content of 6 bags per cubic yard of concrete. Mix it all together before adding water.
compare sand and centrifugal casting which one is costly?
why.what the reason it depends on whether u want to use it for mass production or not for mass production centrifugal casting is cheap as once the die made , can be used for many objects where as in sand … Continue reading
why are engine blocks sand cast and not formed by other casting methods?
no, any kind of permanent mould casting i mean. I’m guessing it’s because of the detail and undercut parts etc, a permanent mould would not be able to removed, i just want to verify thats all Sand casting is cheap, … Continue reading
Vintage Cast Aluminum skillet is sticking?
I have a Vintage Cast Aluminum skillet with a lid. I’m not sure of the brand, it’s similar to Guardian Service. It has started sticking really badly, especially when I cook potatoes or pasta in it. Is there anything I … Continue reading