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Title:

Water-Soluble Core Technology for Precision Casting of Light Alloys
Value Proposition:

A high-strength, water-soluble ceramic core technology that enables effortless core removal using water for complex aluminium and magnesium castings
Summary Application:

This technology develops a high-strength, water-soluble ceramic core for complex aluminium and magnesium castings, using refractory fillers, a phosphate-based binder, and organic additives to enable easy water-based core removal, excellent surface finish, and efficient casting production.
Advantages:
  • Fast core production time;
  • Excellent dimensional accuracy and defect-free castings;
  • Non-corrosive, recyclable, and eco-friendly composition;
  • Compatibility with multiple casting methods including sand, investment, and die casting;
  • Ease of core removal using warm water without mechanical agitation.
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
CSIR- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute[CSIR-CMERI]
:  director[at]cmeri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-343-2546401, 6510701
:https://www.cmeri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Applications/Use [Materials] Chemistry, Chemical Processes Polymers [Chemistry, Chemical Processes]
Patent Application(s): IN202011045350 (Filed)
Other IPR(s): NIL
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