Application of Sand Casting: Analysis of Advantages, Disadvantages, and Future Development
Application of Sand Casting: Analysis of Advantages, Disadvantages, and Future Development
1、 Application occasions of sand casting
Sand casting is one of the casting technologies that uses sand as the casting material, which can be applied in multiple industries, including but not limited to the following fields:
1. Automotive manufacturing: Sand casting is widely used in the casting of automotive engines, transmissions, rear axles, and other components. Compared to other casting technologies, sand casting has a certain cost advantage and is therefore widely adopted.
2. Mechanical manufacturing: Sand casting is also widely used in the mechanical manufacturing industry, especially in the casting of large machine tools, transmission shafts, and other components.
3. Aerospace: In the aerospace field, sand casting is also suitable because it can achieve high-precision casting and help achieve the casting of difficult components such as gas turbines.
2、 Advantages and disadvantages of sand casting
1. Advantages:
(1) Low cost: Compared to other casting technologies, sand casting has a lower cost. Choosing sand as the material reduces costs.
(2) High flexibility: The casting materials for sand casting can be selected according to product requirements, which can better adapt to different product needs.
(3) Short processing cycle: During the casting process, the processing cycle of sand casting is relatively short, allowing for faster product production.
2. Disadvantages:
(1) Low machining accuracy: Compared to other casting technologies, sand casting has lower machining accuracy and can have a certain impact on product quality.
(2) Sand molds require a large amount of consumption: Sand casting consumes a large amount of sand molds, which requires attention to environmental issues.
