If you want to take up casting as a hobby, you should learn about casting materials – what you need to know about them in order to be able to use them to make high-quality products.
Casting materials are extremely important in the casting process, which allows for the creation of precise and durable castings from various metals. When choosing materials for castings, it is worth knowing, among other things, what types there are. Casting materials can be divided into moulding, core, refractory and flux materials. A common feature of all casting materials is their resistance to high temperatures and contact with liquid metal. The refractory materials offered by Vitcas for use in the metal casting process include fireclay bricks, ceramic mats and fireproof insulation boards.
What are the most commonly used casting materials?
Four types of casting materials are used in the metal casting process. Refractory materials play a very important role, as they are used to line the casting furnace, crucibles and other elements exposed to contact with molten metal. They are made of chamotte, ceramic and carbon materials. Moulding material is used to create moulds into which liquid metal is poured. It is made of quartz sand, clay, synthetic resins and ceramic materials. Core materials are used to create cores for forming cavities in castings. They are made of a mixture of quartz sand and synthetic resins. Casting materials also include fluxing agents, which are added to liquid metal to improve its fluidity, purity and chemical composition.
Choosing the right material for metal casting
The metal casting process requires the use of the highest quality casting materials to guarantee the precision and durability of the castings. The casting material plays a key role and can come in several varieties: moulding, core, refractory or flux. Each of these types is characterised by exceptional resistance to high temperatures and direct contact with liquid metal. This ensures that the casting process runs smoothly and the resulting moulds are durable and precise. The Vitcas store, available at Vitcas – metal casting, offers, among other things, casting materials and products made of fireclay bricks, ceramic mats and insulating plates. Customers can count on professional advice when selecting the optimal materials for castings. Thanks to the comprehensive offer, everyone involved in casting will find solutions perfectly suited to their needs. We invite you to familiarise yourself with the full offer – check it out today and improve the quality of your castings!
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Casting materials are a diverse range of products that make the metal casting process smooth and efficient. They enable the production of high-quality castings.