This is called a split pattern.
Wood pattern making for casting. Patterns come in many materials including wood metal plastics and wax. The pattern material is chosen based on the casting volume and process used. Arnette pattern company inc. Wood is the basis of most sand casting patterns usually from a hardwood that can withstand the heat and humidity of the foundry.
Wood and metal patterns are usually used with sand casting while wax is rarely used for anything but investment casting. Common plywood can be used to make several patterns of large diameter which would be otherwise expensive if produced from solid wood. Patterns making for metal casting providing you the best range of metal pattern for self molding machines wooden pattern aluminum pattern leveling jack heavy duty runner blades ss casting and reverse engineering with effective timely delivery. Not all patterns are made in one piece like the cam cover.
These can be used for hundreds of castings but do eventually begin to deform or split. While there are numerous variables that im pact casting quality none can make up for a poor pattern design. I made the wood pattern at a double shrinkage factor 1 for aluminum one for brass which will be cast into a aluminum master pattern mounted on a match plate. Patterns vary in complexity depending on the size shape and number of resulting castings required.
For thicker sections 2 or more layers can be attached together. In the picture note that i have some riser patterns in 2 pieces. Pattern makingfor making patterns common pine boards have found to be of great use. Whether your requirement is for prototype small volume or high production run tooling we will select the appropriate material necessary to meet your specific need.
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