Spin casting, known as centrifugal rubber mold casting, is a method of utilizing inertia to produce castings from a rubber mold.
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10 Facts About Spin casting
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Two defining characteristics of spin casting are semi-permanent rubber molds, and the use of inertial force.
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Generally, the casting materials used for competing processes like metal die casting and injection molding are similar, but not suitable for spin casting.
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In general, spin casting encourages the use of casting materials that are liquid upon introduction to the mold and solidify at a slow, uniform rate during the spin cycle.
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Commercial spin casting machines are available in two different types, front-loading and top-loading.
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Some spin casting operations choose to forgo running their own vulcanizer and procure molds from a supplier.
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Spin casting metal requires a furnace with fine temperature control, and knowledge of proper casting temperature.
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Spin casting is a favored method for fabricating items in the specified materials – low temperature metals and thermoset plastics.
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In some cases, spin casting can be an alternative to sand casting, plaster mold casting or investment casting.
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Spin casting is commonly used for the manufacture of the following types of items:.
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