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Permanent Mold Casting

Permanent-mold casting is a metal casting process utilizing reusable molds to produce high-quality parts with consistent accuracy. The process involves mold preparation, pouring molten metal, solidification, and ejection, with types including gravity, low-pressure, and tilt casting. While it offers benefits like reduced production costs and improved mechanical properties, it has limitations such as higher initial tooling costs and restrictions on design complexity.

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Permanent Mold Casting

Permanent-mold casting is a metal casting process utilizing reusable molds to produce high-quality parts with consistent accuracy. The process involves mold preparation, pouring molten metal, solidification, and ejection, with types including gravity, low-pressure, and tilt casting. While it offers benefits like reduced production costs and improved mechanical properties, it has limitations such as higher initial tooling costs and restrictions on design complexity.

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Permanent-Mold Casting

Efficient Metal Casting Process for Repeated Use


Introduction

Definition: Permanent-mold casting is a metal casting process where


reusable molds (typically made of metal) are used to produce multiple
parts.
Main Advantages:
• High-quality surface finish
• Consistent dimensional accuracy
• Reusable molds for high production efficiency
Process Overview
1.Mold Preparation: The mold is
preheated and coated with a refractory
material to prevent sticking.
2.Pouring: Molten metal is poured into
the mold via gravity or low pressure.
3.Solidification: The metal cools and
solidifies inside the mold.
4.Ejection: The part is ejected, and the
mold is reused for the next casting.
Types of Permanent-Mold Casting
• Gravity Casting: Relies on gravity to fill the mold.
• Low-pressure Casting: Uses low-pressure air to push molten metal
into the mold.
• Tilt Casting: The mold is tilted to control metal flow.
Materials Used
• Molds: Steel, iron, or other durable materials.
• Casting Materials: Aluminum, magnesium, copper alloys, and
sometimes iron.
Benefits

•Reusable molds reduce production costs.


•Improved mechanical properties due to controlled cooling rates.
•Suitable for mass production with uniform results
Limitations

•Initial Tooling Cost: Higher compared to sand casting.


•Complexity: Not ideal for highly intricate designs.
•Material Limitations: Restricted to metals with low melting points.
Applications

• Automotive components (engine blocks, pistons)


• Aerospace parts
• Consumer goods (kitchen utensils)
• Keloi Joseph ENM221-0287/2020
• Gitogo Victor ENM221-0245/2020
• Mutuku Edgar ENM221-0284/2020

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