Sand Casting
The cost-effective production method for complex medium-volume parts
We have a wealth of experience in sand casting and produce products used in various market sectors and industries. We are a production partner who engages with our clients to provide a high-quality, competitive solution.
Sand casting is one of the oldest and most widely used casting methods. In this process, molten metal is poured into a sand mould. This process can produce a wide range of metal parts with complex geometries. The mould is formed by packing sand around a pattern of the item to be cast, creating a cavity. Once the metal solidifies, the sand mould is broken to reveal the cast part.
The greatest advantage lies in its flexibility and cost-effectiveness for small to medium production runs. It can accommodate almost any alloy and is well-suited for creating complex shapes and large parts. The relatively low cost of mould materials and the ease with which they can be modified make sand casting ideal for prototypes and custom projects.
We have access to a wide range of materials and foundries and can support the entire project cycle from design, engineering support, prototyping to mass production volumes. CMM inspection is used where possible to eliminate human error but also provide a robust and repeatable inspection process against approved specifications.
The table below details our standard product offerings, but please get in touch if you have a special requirement.
| Sand Casting | |
|---|---|
| Tooling Design | Yes |
| Production Tooling | 15-30 Days |
| Standard Tolerance | ISO 8062-3:2007 |
| Heat Treatment | Yes |
| Output per Day | Hundreds |
| Minimum Order | Often as low as 100 |
| Casting Weight | 2kg-250kg |
| Impregnation | Yes |
| Anodising | Variety of colours available. |
| Material Certificates | Every Batch |
| Inspection Methods | CMM, Micrometers, Height Gauge, Verniers etc. |
| Tensile Strength Testing | Yes |
| Hardness Testing | Yes |
| X-RAY | Yes, on request |
| Pressure Testing | Yes |
| Inspection Reports | Completed on every batch |
We can support your sand-casting project and are highly skilled in providing complete turnkey solutions.
We can provide a sub or full assembly service incorporating your sand-casting design.
Sand casted products that we’ve previously delivered
Why choose us?
If you're focusing on the following:
- Focus on quality and good solutions.
- A single collaborator throughout the development process
- Qualified engineers
- Internal production, resulting in better products.
- Effective development and short time to market.
- Modern product development methods
- Experienced in testing and certifications
- A production partner with over 25 years of experience, having an in-depth understanding of the development process.
- A production partner delivering to the highest quality standards.
- ISO 9001:2015 certified production
