Lost Foam Sand Shaker

Discussion in 'Lost foam casting' started by oldironfarmer, Apr 17, 2018.

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  1. Made me a little sand sifter for sorting out the lost foam sand after casting. Standard screen wire and a GT-10 turbine vibrator. A simple chute from flashing directs the first stage into the bucket.

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    Then it got a weir to only allow 3/8" of sand to go to the second part.

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    Works like a champ.



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    Since my foundry floor is dirt I'm dumping the residue on the floor. It is rejecting some sand I would keep but sand is cheap and this is fast.

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    That was a full bucket of sand processed with about a cup rejected. The screen has to be level enough to sift sand through and steep enough that the big pieces bounce on out. A little more level and the screen fills with pieces just barely too large to go through. My screen could be coarser but it is working.
     
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  2. Al2O3

    Al2O3 Administrator Staff Member Banner Member

    Aren't those turbine vibrators great!

    Best,
    Kelly
     
  3. Very nice. I would not have seen them but for your postings. Thanks!
     

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