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MOULDS
loam moulding.
Loam
sand
SYNTHETIC SANDS
Synthetic sand consists of:-
Natural sand(base) with or without clay.
Binder(bentonite).
Moisture.
Thus a synthetic sand is a formulated sand.
Sand formulation is done to acquire certain
desired properties not pocessed by natural
sands.
Synthetic sands are used for casting steel,
ferrous and non ferrous alloys.
PARTING SAND
Parting sand consists of dried silica sand, sea
sand and burnt sand.
Parting sand when sprinkled
a)over the rammed drag avoids the sticking of
drag with cope.
b)over the pattern avoids its sticking with the
green sand and makes the pattern withdrawal
easier.
Parting compounds may be
1)dry
2)liquid