FOUNDRY PATTERN MAKING part 2 Steam Engine metal casting tubalcain
This will be a multi part video on how to make a split foundry pattern . A wooden pattern is used to make an impression in the sand mold. A silica sand core is place in the mold produce the cylinder bore in the casting. The wooden pattern of the cylinder is turned on the Clausing lathe.
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9 Responses to “FOUNDRY PATTERN MAKING part 2 Steam Engine metal casting tubalcain”
THANKS for your interest & nice comments. I suppose they still make patterns in shops around the country. I do know that Caterpillar closed their huge foundry & pattern shop in Mapleton, Illinois several years ago.
As a Journeyman Carpenter with years of experience I marvel at your versatility. Probably sounds like stroking but is actually material support.
Do you know if this trade is still pursued by industry or has it succumbed to outsourcing?
I imagine it is still possible to apprentice and pursue this as a career. Do Community Colleges/State Universities provide courses?
Thanks for the careful layout of the steps required.
Best and God Bless,
Jon
Thanks again for making this series. I’m anxiously awaiting the next installment. I love all your videos, they are very informative
Very cool, i cant wait for the next video
Thanks great video.
About how I had learned it my self. I love to see simple technique like this put to good use and presserved.
This is fascinating stuff. I love your detailed explanations because they are showing me that there is a reason and purpose for every detail, however insignificant it might seem, and how important those details are in achieving a finished product.
Thank you for doing these videos, they are educational and enjoyable.
Best Wishes,
Brendan
Once again, thanks for your efforts – good stuff !
Chances are your bandsaw blade is sharp, but may have a high tpi. To cut maple (or similar material) at that thickness you should have a blade with 3 tpi (teeth per inch) or less. A little canola oil (PAM in the grocery store) on the blade can also help.
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