A Comparison of Brass Casting Methods
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Casting Type |
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Characteristic
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Green Sand Casting
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No Bake
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Die Cast
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SSM
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Permanent Mold
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Die Composition
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Wood, Metal & Plastic
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Wood, Metal & Plastic
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Treated Steel
|
Treated Steel
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Treated Steel
|
|
Die Cost
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Low
|
Lowest
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High
|
High
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Moderate
|
|
Die Life
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High
|
Lowest
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Moderate
|
Moderate
|
Moderate
|
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Die Development Time (P.O. to sample)
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6-10 wks
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4-10 wks
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10-18 wks
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10-18 wks
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6-10 wks
|
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Die Modification Costs ($)
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Low
|
Low
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Highest
|
Highest
|
Moderate
|
|
Section Thickness(Minimum)
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0.125
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0.125
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0.08
|
0.08
|
0.08
|
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Surface Finish
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Good
|
Very good
|
Good
|
Best
|
Best
|
|
Alloy Selectivity
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Excellent
|
Excellent
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Limited
|
Limited
|
Limited
|
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Density
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Good
|
Very good
|
Good
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Best
|
Best
|
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Heat Treatable
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
|
Yes
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Yes
|
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Dimensional Stability
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Fair
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Good
|
Very good
|
Excellent
|
Excellent
|
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Insert Capable
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
|
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Net Shape Capability
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Good
|
Good
|
Best
|
Best
|
Very good
|
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High Volume Production Capability
|
Good
|
Limited
|
Best
|
Best
|
Very good
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