Green sand moulding
Green sand moulding A green sand mould is composed of a mixture of sand (silica sand SiO2), clay (act as binder), and water. The word green is associated with the condition of wetness or freshness and because the mould is left in the damp condition, hence the name “green sand mould”. This type of mould is the cheapest and has the advantage that used sand is readily reclaimed. But the mould being in the damp condition, is weak and cannot be stored for a longer period. Hence such moulds are used for small and medium sized casting. Open-sand method Bedded-in-method Turn-over method Open-sand Method It is simplest form of green sand moulding, particularly suitable for solid patterns. For convenience in working and pouring, the entire mould is made in the foundry floor or in a bed of sand above floor level. Moulding box is not necessary and the upper surface of the mould is open to air. After proper levelling the pattern is pressed in the sand bed for making mould. Pouring basin is mad...