Eagle Group Blog | Shell Molding

New Video Resource: Shell Molding Process 3D Animation

Posted by Vikki Shonkwiler on 2021 Mar 30

Eagle Alloy, Inc. is proud to present our latest tool for metalcasting education. Our updated shell molding animation provides a start-to-finish overview of the shell mold casting process.

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How Shell Molding Compares to Other Metalcasting Methods

Posted by Jeff Cook on 2017 Nov 27

The shell mold process is unique and exhibits many advantages over other metal casting processes, but many people don’t fully understand its benefits.

In this installment of the Introduction to Shell Molding blog series, we will compare and contrast the shell mold process with investment casting and greensand casting methods.  It is important to keep in mind that all processes have their own appropriate applications. 

Based on your part's needs in terms of tolerances, production volume and surface finish, any one of these processes could be the ideal match.

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Tags: Shell Molding, Metalcasting, Processes, Introduction to Shell Molding

How Shell Molding Works: Step-By-Step Overview

Posted by Jeff Cook on 2017 Sep 25

We've already covered the history of shell molding, as well as a list of need-to-know terminology, so now it's time to start exploring how shell molding works. Keep in mind that this post presents a brief overview. We'll describe each step in more detail as we move along in the Introduction to Shell Molding blog series.

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Shell Mold Casting: Glossary of Terms

Posted by Jeff Cook on 2017 Sep 21

If you're familiar with metalcasting processes, you probably already know a lot of these words. Feel free to skip to the next post if you're feeling confident. But if you ask me, the same credo that applies to metal casting applies to learning about metal casting: "Better safe than sorry."

On the other hand, if you're knee-deep in casting terminology and can't seem to tell your risers from your ejector pins, this is the post for you. Read on for a primer on the terms and ideas involved in shell mold casting. We'll cover all of these concepts in more detail in later posts from the Introduction to Shell Molding series. Or, click below to download our printable Shell Mold Process Whitepaper.

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Tags: Shell Molding, Metalcasting, Processes, Eagle Alloy, Glossary, Introduction to Shell Molding

What Is Shell Molding?

Posted by Jeff Cook on 2017 Sep 19

In this blog series, Introduction to Shell Molding, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about shell mold casting, from history to process and beyond. Whether you’re a student, a manufacturing professional, or just curious, this blog series will answer that burning question: What is shell molding?

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Tags: Shell Molding, Metalcasting, Processes, Eagle Alloy, Introduction to Shell Molding

Learn the Shell Molding Process

Posted by Jeff Cook on 2017 May 25

Interested in learning all of the details of the shell molding process? If so, this white paper is for you!

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Tags: Shell Molding, Metalcasting

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