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A Design Study in Steel - Cast Connex Steel Construction Connector

The Casting Process 

The steel connectors are cast in a four step process.

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Metal Pouring into the Assembled Mold 

1.  The molten steel (2850F)  is poured into the assembled sand mold and allowed to cool and solidify in the mold.

2.  After cooling, the casting is removed and "shaken out" of the sand mold.

3.  The risers are cut  off and the riser stubs and flash lines are ground smooth.

4.  The casting is shot-blasted for surface appearance. 

 


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