Small Scale Foundries for Developing Published by: Intermediate ...

tool and material storage space.
Parts of patterns must be located together
accurately. It is also necessary to provide
accurate iocation for coreboxes and for
moulding hexes. For these purposes accurate
bushes (sockets) and pins or dowels are
needed. For the most accurate work these
should be purchased from specialist manufacturers
and made in hardened steel. Lwever,
for less critical castings, simple metal
location pegs and bushes may be made in
pattern shops. The use of wooden location
pegs is not recommended.
A good supply of screws and bolts of different
sizes is also necessary as is a good
quality adhesive and a hard setting “filler”
material.
Pattern Storage
If repeat casting orders are likely, patterns
should be stored with care - especially since
the pattern is often (depending upon the
commercial arrangements) the property of
the foundry’s customer. Wooden and metal
patterns shou!d be kept on racks away from
the foundry and the risks of accidental
bruising or da.mage, fire hazards or damp.
In designing a foundry, adequate space
should be provided for pattern storage.
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