Slip Casting
Pressure Casting in Polymer Moulds
Sanitary ware manufacturers are increasingly turning to pressure casting in polymer moulds. High productivity is one benefit of this method as more pieces can be cast per day. Some plants producing water tanks have established operating parameters that allow them to turn the casts over about five times per hour. The number of pieces produced per square foot of manufacturing floor space is also greater, leading to potential savings in overall capital spending.
Excellent mould life and excellent recovery are two additional benefits – 40,000 casts per mould is not unusual – and A-grade recovery over 95% from cast to boxed has been accomplished in several instances. Yet another advantage of this casting method is that a lower caster skill level is required. For many manufacturers, the competition for quality workers is heavy. With this method of casting, newly hired workers can quickly become proficient in performing the work.
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