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  1. What is Sand Casting?

  2. Key Advantages of Sand Casting

  3. 4 Major Sand Casting Processes Explained

  4. Modern Applications in 6 Industries

  5. Why Choose Tiegu for Your Sand Casting Needs?

1. What is Sand Casting?



Sand casting is the world’s oldest and most widely used metal forming process, dating back over 6,000 years. This versatile technique uses sand as the mold material to create complex metal components for industries like automotive, energy, and heavy machinery. At Tiegu, we leverage 20+ years of expertise to deliver high-quality sand castings with dimensional accuracy up to CT6-CT8 and surface finishes as smooth as Ra3.2μm.


Process Overview:


  1. Pattern Making (3D-printed or CNC-machined)

  2. Mold Sand Preparation (quartz sand + resin/bentonite)

  3. Automated Molding Lines (Japan TOKYU technology)

  4. Precision Pouring (robot-controlled systems)

  5. Post-Processing (CNC machining & surface treatments)

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2. Key Advantages of Sand Casting

✅ Cost Efficiency: Reduce tooling costs by 40% compared to die casting


✅ Material Flexibility: Cast iron, aluminum, copper, and stainless steel


✅ Complex Geometry: Create parts with 1.5mm minimum wall thickness


✅ Sustainability: 95% sand recycling rate (ISO 14001 certified)

3. 4 Major Sand Casting Processes Explained

A. Green Sand Casting


  • Ideal for high-volume automotive parts (e.g., engine blocks)

  • Cost-effective with quick turnaround (300 molds/hour)


B. Resin Sand Casting


  • Precision tolerance (CT5-CT7) for pump impellers and valves

  • Surface finish Ra3.2-6.3μm


C. Lost Foam Casting


  • Near-net shape technology (machining allowance ≤3mm)

  • Perfect for pipes and fittings


D. V-Process Casting


  • Vacuum-assisted for defect-free surfaces

  • Used in architectural hardware and machinery components

4. Modern Applications in 6 Industries

Industry

Typical ProductsTiegu’s Expertise

Automotive

Brake discs, cylinder heads

ISO 16949 certified production

Energy

Wind turbine hubs, generator parts

30% weight reduction via simulation

Aerospace

Structural components

Aluminum alloy casting expertise

Heavy Machinery

Gearboxes, machine tool beds

Large-scale casting up to 3,000mm

5. Why Choose Tiegu for Your Sand Casting Needs?

🔹 Short Process Innovation:


  • First in China to integrate blast furnace → electric furnace → casting → machining, reducing energy costs by 30%.


🔹 Global Quality Standards:


  • IATF 16949 certified for automotive components

  • Exporting 20M USD annually to USA, Germany, and Japan


🔹 Turnkey Solutions:


  • From rapid prototyping to mass production, including:


  • CNC machining (±0.05mm precision)

  • Surface treatments (anodizing, powder coating)


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