Aluminum Sand Casting

Bronze, brass, zinc and aluminum sand casting is the preferred solution for many manufactured components. Sand casting is designed to reduce the potential for tearing, cracking, or other flaws by allowing a moderate degree of flexibility and shrinkage during the cooling phase of the process. The sand can also be strengthened with the addition of clay, which helps the particles bond more closely. Many automotive products, such as engine blocks and housings, are manufactured through aluminum sand casting. Its main advantages as a casting process include: