Manufacturing – Casting methods - European Aluminium Association

1.3 Green sand castings
1.3.1 Green sand casting (Horizontal moulding)
The traditional green sand casting process, combined with high-speed moulding lines, is a
very flexible process with high productivity for the manufacture of aluminium castings.
Automatic pattern-change stations enable complete sets to be changed within the cycle time.
For automotive applications, the process is used to cast:
Intake manifolds
Oil pan housings
Structural parts
Chassis parts
The photographs show a high-speed horizontal moulding line with typical examples of
castings produced using this method.
High-speed horizontal moulding line
Green sand castings
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