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  • What is the difference between die casting and sand casting?

Die casting and sand casting are both metal casting processes used to create metal parts, but they differ significantly in their methods, materials, applications, and outcomes. Below is a concise comparison:

Die Casting

Definition: A process where molten metal (typically non-ferrous metals like aluminum, zinc, or magnesium) is forced under high pressure into a reusable steel mold (die) to form precise parts.

Materials: Non-ferrous metals (e.g., aluminum, zinc, magnesium, copper alloys).

Sand Casting

Definition: A process where molten metal is poured into a mold made of compacted sand, which is formed around a pattern and then removed after the metal solidifies.

Materials: Versatile, used for both ferrous (e.g., iron, steel) and non-ferrous metals (e.g., aluminum, brass, bronze).

Key Differences

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