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Reclaimable Materials RoboMolding uses thermally reclaimed sand, just like conventional mold manufacturing. Not only does this allow RoboMolding to be performed alongside traditional mold assembly lines, but it also makes the cost-of-operation more economical than 3D Printing sand molds. Hybrid Process: RoboMold with 3D Printed Core - RoboMolding can be used in conjunction with 3D Printed sand cores to create complex molds. A 3D Printed sand core with small, intricate geometry is inserted into a RoboMolded sand mold. The hybrid process uses the benefits of both subtractive and additive methods to ensure accurate parts (See Picture Below) . RoboCasting Process Lead Time: 2-3 Weeks • Receive customer CAD model • Translate model into robot program • Load sand black (blank) • Run program • Clean & check mold • Assemble mold • Pour metal • Extract cooled part • Laser scan to check geometry • Reclaim sand into new blanks Contact: DOUG IMRIE [email protected] 17 RoboMolded sand mold (cope) is prepared for assembly 3D Printed Sand Core RoboMolded Sand Mold Click here to SUBSCRIBE or CONTRIBUTE as an author.