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Cores formed in resin-coated sand.
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Quiz: What Do You Know About Sand?

March 11, 2024
This resource is so fundamental that it defies ordinary consideration – but there is a lot to know about this most basic material, and a lot that can be learned about how it’s put to use.

Most people may never consider the qualities or varieties of sand – but metalcasters think about it. The choice of sand, how it’s prepared for use in mold and core production, and what to do with it after castings are unmolded,… all these are important in producing cast parts and managing foundries. How well do you understand sand?