An Overview of Lost Foam Casting Technology Development in China
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China has had an unprecedented economic boom within the foundry industry in the past two decades. Lost foam casting technology has gained increasing popularity during this time. In China, about two hundred foundries have lost foam casting operations with total annual casting production of approximately 300,000 tons in 2006. This paper reviews the current lost foam casting industry in China with discussions of market size, castings produced, government support, investor s outlook, and cost analysis. Moreover, this paper provides insight on lost foam technology development in China with particular emphasis on its advantages in iron casting. Advancement in equipment design and innovation, tooling design and manufacturing, consumables, and processing control are discussed from a technology perspective. Challenges and opportunities for lost foam technology development in China are also discussed.
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