To Prepare a pattern for given object for lost foam casting process

To Prepare a pattern for given object for lost foam casting process

Learning Objectives:

LO1: To define the lost foam casting process and its key components.

LO2: To examine the cutting and assembling of a foam pattern using glue.

LO3: To differentiate between lost foam casting and investment casting in terms of materials and process.

Material used:

Expanded polystyrene (2.5 % polystyrene, 97.5 % air)

Apparatus used:

Expandable polystyrene, glue