Abstract:
A device and method for manufacturing molds for sand casting metallic objects, such as large though thin objects. There is provided a casting pattern disposed between mold means and composed of an elastic and flexible material suction held against a pattern support member operable to shape the mold means in succession as each is cast; said pattern representing a prototype of the metallic object to be cast.
Abstract:
Open sand molds suitable for casting large metal plates, especially aluminium plates for building facades are prepared by using a large roller bearing a model and rolling spaced guides to level a bed of moldable substance therebetween and simultaneously impressing the molding pit in the bed.