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SHELL MOULDING
Presented By
Gaurav Verma
M.Tech Ist year
Roll No.- FF18M09
Foundry-Forge Technology (FFT)
Introduction :
Shell moulding is an expendable mould casting
process that uses a resin covered sand to form the
mould.
As compared to sand casting, this process provides
better dimensional accuracy, higher productivity rate .
It is used for small to medium parts that require high
precision.
It is a metal casting process, in which molten metal is
poured into an expandable mould.
It requires the use of a metal pattern, oven, sand
resin mixture, dump box and molten metal.
A reusable pattern allows fir higher production rates,
while the disposable moulds enable geometries to
be cast.
Process :
Shell molding involves the following processes:
Pattern creation: A two piece metal pattern is created in
the shape of the desired part, typically from iron or steel.
Mould creation: First, each pattern half is heated to 175-
3700C and coated with a lubricant to facilitate removal.
Next, the heated pattern is clamped to a dump box, which
contains a mixture of sand and a resin binder.
Mould Assembly: The two shell halves are joined together
and securely clamped to form the complete shell mould. If
any cores are required, they are inserted prior to closing the
mould. The shell mould is then place into a flask and
supported by a backing material.
Pouring: The mould is securely clamped together while the
molten metal is poured a ladle into the gating system and
fills the mould cavity.
Cooling: After the mould has been filled, the molten metal
is allowed to cool and solidify into the shape of the final
casting.
Casting Removal: After the molten metal has been cooled,
the mould can be broken and the casting will be removed.
Trimming and cleaning processes are required to remove
any excess metal form the feed system and any sand form
the mould.
Utilities Required:
Metal Pattern.
Oven.
Sand Resin Mixture.
Dump Box.
Molten metal.
Applications :
Crankshaft.
Automotive components.
Hydraulic control housing .
Cylinder blocks of IC engines.
Valve plate of refrigerators.
Advantages :
It can be completely automated for mass production.
High productivity.
Low labour cost.
Good surface finish.
Reduced machining costs.
Disadvantages :
One disadvantage is that the gating system must be the part
of the pattern because the entire mould is formed from the
pattern, which can be expensive.
Resin for the sand is expensive.
Thank You !!

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Shell moulding

  • 1. SHELL MOULDING Presented By Gaurav Verma M.Tech Ist year Roll No.- FF18M09 Foundry-Forge Technology (FFT)
  • 2. Introduction : Shell moulding is an expendable mould casting process that uses a resin covered sand to form the mould. As compared to sand casting, this process provides better dimensional accuracy, higher productivity rate . It is used for small to medium parts that require high precision. It is a metal casting process, in which molten metal is poured into an expandable mould.
  • 3. It requires the use of a metal pattern, oven, sand resin mixture, dump box and molten metal. A reusable pattern allows fir higher production rates, while the disposable moulds enable geometries to be cast.
  • 4. Process : Shell molding involves the following processes: Pattern creation: A two piece metal pattern is created in the shape of the desired part, typically from iron or steel. Mould creation: First, each pattern half is heated to 175- 3700C and coated with a lubricant to facilitate removal. Next, the heated pattern is clamped to a dump box, which contains a mixture of sand and a resin binder. Mould Assembly: The two shell halves are joined together and securely clamped to form the complete shell mould. If any cores are required, they are inserted prior to closing the mould. The shell mould is then place into a flask and supported by a backing material.
  • 5. Pouring: The mould is securely clamped together while the molten metal is poured a ladle into the gating system and fills the mould cavity. Cooling: After the mould has been filled, the molten metal is allowed to cool and solidify into the shape of the final casting. Casting Removal: After the molten metal has been cooled, the mould can be broken and the casting will be removed. Trimming and cleaning processes are required to remove any excess metal form the feed system and any sand form the mould.
  • 6.
  • 7. Utilities Required: Metal Pattern. Oven. Sand Resin Mixture. Dump Box. Molten metal.
  • 8. Applications : Crankshaft. Automotive components. Hydraulic control housing . Cylinder blocks of IC engines. Valve plate of refrigerators.
  • 9. Advantages : It can be completely automated for mass production. High productivity. Low labour cost. Good surface finish. Reduced machining costs.
  • 10. Disadvantages : One disadvantage is that the gating system must be the part of the pattern because the entire mould is formed from the pattern, which can be expensive. Resin for the sand is expensive.