3D Printed Sand Molds for Metal Casting
Quaker City Castings now has the ability to pour steel castings, stainless steel castings, nickel-base castings, and iron castings using 3D Printed Sand Molds!
What are 3D Printed Sand Molds?
Additive manufacturing is an ideal method for producing castings quickly while also eliminating the cost of tooling. As with any form of 3D printing, thin layers of material are printed in a pre-set geometry, until the finished part is created. 3D Printed Sand Molds are manufactured by layering a binder resin into thin layers of a specific grade of sand.
Applications of 3D Printed Sand Molds:
These molds are revolutionizing the casting process, making it faster, more precise, and cost-effective.
- Rapid Prototyping: Ideal for quick production of prototypes.
- Complex Geometries: Enables intricate designs without multiple cores.
- Custom Castings: Perfect for small sample lots and custom projects.
Benefits of 3D Printed Sand Molds:
This innovative method offers numerous advantages over traditional sand molding techniques.
- High Precision: Produces molds with exceptional dimensional accuracy.
- Cost-Effective: Eliminates the need for expensive tooling.
- Reduced Variability: Ensures consistent quality in the molding process.
- Labor Efficiency: Cuts down on manual labor and complexity.
3D Printed Sand Molds Process
The 3D printer builds up consecutive sand layers, resulting in a finished mold with high dimensional accuracy. Molds are engineered to be printed with extreme precision. Exactly measured proportions of binder-to-sand are dispensed, thus producing optimal sand mold properties. Additive manufacturing of sand molds reduces variability in the molding process and as a consequence eliminates the need for expensive tooling to make your castings.
3D Printed Sand Molds Advantages Over Conventional Sand Molding:
3D printed sand molds offer several key benefits compared to traditional methods.
- Tooling Cost Savings: Avoids the need to purchase expensive tooling for small sample lots.
- Greater Precision: 3D printed molds are made with greater precision, and thus tend to hold tighter tolerances.
- Simplified Complex Geometries: Allows complex internal casting geometries to be created without numerous cores.
- Process Consistency: Reduces variability in the molding process.
- Labor Reduction: Reduces the labor requirements necessary for highly-complex parts.
Work With Us
If you’re looking for a reliable partner for your 3D printed sand mold needs, Quaker City Castings is here to help. Visit our contact us page directly to discuss how we can assist you. We are dedicated to providing solutions that enhance the efficiency and productivity of your operations.