Parts Associated with The Casting Process

In casting processes, there are components and parts that are associated with the casting process. Some of these include:

1. Casting Mold: The mold is a critical component in casting processes. It defines the shape and structure of the final product. Molds can be made of various materials, including sand, metal, or ceramics.

2. Casting Material: This refers to the material that is melted and poured into the mold. Common casting materials include metals like aluminum, iron, and steel, as well as various alloys.

3. Pouring Basin: In metal casting, the pouring basin is the area where the molten metal is poured into the mold. It's designed to ensure a controlled and even flow of the material into the mold.

   
   

Casting head could refer to the part of a casting process where the molten material, in this case, likely stainless steel (SS304 or SS316), is introduced into the mold. It's where the pouring basin, sprue, and runners come together to guide the molten metal into the mold cavities to create components like valves, pumps, impellers, and pipe fittings.

The use of silica sol shell likely implies that the investment casting process is involved. Silica sol casting, or investment casting, is a precision casting method known for its ability to produce intricate and detailed parts with a smooth surface finish. In this process, a wax or resin pattern, often created by injecting molten wax into a mold, is coated with a ceramic material, which includes a silica sol binder. This ceramic shell is then heated to remove the wax or resin, leaving behind a cavity that is filled with molten metal during the casting process.