sand casting
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a word derived from
sand-cast.
sand-castverb (used with object)to produce (a casting) by pouring molten metal into sand molds.
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In designing the Cadillac Celestiq's underbody frame, GM is using what it describes as "mega precision sand casting" technology, which has cost and design flexibility advantages in low-volume applications, GM officials said.
From Reuters ● Apr. 27, 2023
Automating a part of Mitchell's sand casting production by next year could address some labor issues, higher costs and allow for growth, Alonso said.
From Reuters ● Sep. 27, 2022
Models paraded the looks around dunes of purple sand, casting simple silhouettes of well-fitted shift dresses, puffy skirts, tailored trenches and oversized overcoats with three-quarter sleeves.
From US News ● Sep. 18, 2014
For sand casting Susse employs a sand found only in the Seine basin, which becomes almost doughy when moist.
From Time Magazine Archive
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The form of box generally favored is a brass sand casting rich in copper to secure good heat conductivity which forms a backing for a thin layer of white brass, babbitt or similar anti-friction metal.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?
No moulds for casting leaf-shaped swords of either type have been found in Ireland; and it is therefore probable that at the time they were in use sand-casting had replaced casting from stone moulds.
From The Bronze Age in Ireland by George Coffey