sfsa_s.gif (4934 bytes)

amc.gif (6172 bytes) afs.gif (3195 bytes)

A Design Study in Steel - Cast Connex Steel Construction Connector

Orientation in the Mold

In mold design, the orientation of the part in the mold is an important factor in producing a sound casting. 

The part should be oriented in the mold, so that --

  • Metal flow is uniform and even in the different sections of the casting.
  • The core can be securely positioned in the mold. 

The foundry engineer has two options for orienting the connector in the mold

Which orientation will produce uniform metal flow and give the most secure core position?   Vertical or Horizontal?


Back

Choose an Orientation

19

 
Copyright 2009  by the Steel Founders' Society of America   All rights reserved. 
Address comments to: blairr@sfsa.org
Last Modified:October, 2009 by STG

arrow_top.gif (1191 bytes)
Page 1

In cooperation with Cast Connex and Pacific Steel Castings