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A Design Study in Nickel-Aluminum Bronze                                        

Casting Process Optimization

The foundry engineer always optimizes his casting design, balancing benefits versus costs.    A critical design issue is the selection of how complex features should be produced in the component.


In the ideal situation, the casting
can be produced in net-shape, with every feature produced in the mold and no rough or finish machining required.

  • Special features in castings are often produced by additional mold components, commonly called "cores".

In the real world,  increased mold complexity and cost have to be compared against the costs of rough and finish machining, considering the entire production process and production volume.

 

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