NO BAKE ALUMINUM WINDOW GRATE CAST MOLDING

A blower machine builder approached Meloon Foundries to no-bake mold aluminum impellers. The 356T6 aluminum impellers, were to be used in blowers that created high volume, low-pressure air. They were molded on a continuous no-bake mixing production line. Process utilizes shell coring, parts being thoroughly shot blasted to aid in final inspection. Outside diameter is 39″ with .140″ vanes. Controlling important process variables allow impellers to be easily balanced.

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Product NameAluminum Impeller
Product DescriptionThis aluminum impeller is used in a blower that creates high volume low pressure air.
Capabilities Applied/ProcessesPrimary:
No-Bake Molding, Shell Cores

Secondary:
Shot Blasting

Equipment Used to Manufacture PartContinuous No-Bake Mixing Production Line
Shell Core Machine
Overall Part DimensionsO.D.: Ø39″
Thickness: .140″
Tightest Tolerances±.030″
Material Used356T6 Aluminum
FeaturesConsistency in Manufacturing Tolerance to Assure Balance
In process testing/inspection performedIn-Mold Gauging Assures Consistent Vane and Wall Thickness which is Critical to Being Able to Balance the Impeller
Estimated Part Weight95 lbs
Industry for UseCentrifugal Blower Builders
Volume150 Annually
Standards MetCustomer Supplied Print

 

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