4.

0 APPARATUS
Material

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Equipment

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Hand Tools

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5.0 EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURES

Sand and mold preparation

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The sand was then scoop out and poured into the sand Muller.
Water was added into the sand mixture to add moisture to the sand.
The sands were scoop into the sand separator to filter the sand.
The drag flask was placed on the board, and some dry parting sand was sprinkled all

over the pattern surface to provide a non-sticky layer.

5. Next, the molding sand was poured into the mold to cover the pattern.
6. The sand was put under a rammer. The ramming process was repeated 5 times until
the sand filled the drag completely.
7. A plank was carefully placed on top of the molding sand.
8. The sand was then pressed, to make sure it was tightly packed.
9. Then, it undergoes vibration process.
10. An aluminium tray was placed on top of the sand molding.
11. The finished drag flask was then placed on the ground.
12. The cope was made using the same method as making the drag, but a sprue pin for
making the sprue passage was located at some distance from the pattern edge.
13. Next, vent holes were made in the cope to the half depth of the flask as well as to the
pattern to facilitate the removal of gases during pouring and solidification.
14. The sprue was then removed and a pouring basin is made at the top to pour the liquid

metal.
15. The cope was then placed on the drag pattern by using locating pins. The cope flask is
also located with the help of pins.
16. The flasks was removed from the mold.

17. The gap between drag and cope was patched with sand to avoid leakage during
pouring.
18. Lastly, a mold jacket was assembled to the mold to hold the drag and cope during
pouring and solidifying.

Pouring of molten metal

1. The aluminium plate was heated in furnace until 660c and was poured in a special
case.
2. The molten metal was then poured into the heart trowel before the pouring process
into the mold can be done.
3. The molten metal was then poured into the mold.

4. The mold was then left to cool before the finished product can be taken out.
5. After the cooling process, the product had been taken out from the mold successfully.

INDUSTRIAL APPARATUS
a) Sand Muller

Figure 4.1.1: Sand muller

Sand Muller is processed utilizing unmatched quality unfinished materials and
contemporary technology. This machine is broadly on demand, because of its amazing
attributes like as fine performance, best finish and durability. So that, the benefits of the sand
muller in industry are longer service life precise, abrasion resistance and dimensions.
Moreover, sand mullers in industry are heavily constructed with suitable motor and
gearbox, for long and durable life all mullers are provided with stainless steel sheet lining
inside main the shell, scraper are brazed with carbide tips at bottom and side all mullers are
available with or without aerator accessories for sand muller sand aerator, which is attached
below the muller door, where the sand drops on the rotor blades to aerate sand. This machine
is available for 350 & 500 Kg. Batch Capacity is about 150, 250, 300, 350, 500Kgs. & 1 Ton.

b) Simultaneous Jolt Squeeze Molding Machines

Figure 4.1.2: Simultaenous jolt squeeze

molding machine
This machines supply simultaneous jolt squeeze molding machines, Simultaneous Jolt
Squeeze (Fully Auto with Panel Model - LSM-1) and Then, jolt squeeze molding machine
that have heavy duty construction, making them suitable for mass production. Attention to
machine design and accuracy in fabrication reduces the fatigue of operator. The squeeze
molding machine and jolt squeeze machine are also customized as per the specifications of
our clients. Compliance with quality & safety standards assures profitable return to
investment.