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Sand Casting

Capability bounds and precision manufacturing specifications for Sand Casting.

Capability Bounds

Sand Casting capability specifications
Standard ToleranceTypically +/- 1.5 mm for the first 150 mm, plus an additional +/- 0.008 mm per mm thereafter. A dedicated machining allowance of 3 mm to 6 mm is standard industry practice and should be added to all critical surfaces.
Min Feature SizeMin Wall Thickness: ~4 mm (Ferrous Metals), ~3 mm (Aluminum/Bronze Alloys). Min Draft Angle: 1.5° - 3° on all surfaces parallel to the pattern draw direction.