Slush Casting.pdf

Slush casting can be defined as hollow casting process used to manufacture casting without core.
In this slush casting ppt I have discussed following topics.

1) Slush casting step by step process.
2) Slush casting application.
3) Slush casting defects.
4) Slush casting advantages.
5) Slush casting disadvantages.

1. Slush casting can be defined as
coreless hollow casting process
used to manufacture hollow
casting such as-
What is slush casting?
Statues. Toys.
Bowls.
Decorative items.

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2. Step by step slush casting process?
Melt ingots.
Pour molten metal in mould.
Draining excess molten metal out of mould.
Ejecting hollow casting from the mold.
EMPTY MOLD MOLD FILLED
DRAIN EXCESS
METAL
FINAL CASTING
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Let metal to solidify.

3. Advantages of slush casting
Can produce hollow beautiful
casting.
Casting with any profile and
complex shape.
High yield and low cost process.
Shinny exterior can be produced.
Light weight casting can be made.
Small size toys objects easy to produce.
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4. Disadvantages of slush casting
Has rough internal structure.
Non-uniform thickness of casting.
Big sized products cannot
be casted.
Best for decorative but not for
strength and toughness.
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5. Defects in slush casting process-
1.Drip marks.
4.Warping.
2.Scab.
3.Cracking.
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6. Application of slush casting
process-
Chandeliers.
Lamp base.
Small cast toys.
Pewter.
Vases. Spouts.
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