Description:
In the conventional tilt-pour method, the steel mold is in a horizontal orientation when the molten metal is poured into the pouring cups. The mold is then tilted 90 degrees to a vertical position. This allows the metal to flow into the mold cavity, producing a casting. The mold is opened and the part is ejected from the mold. Cores are often used to create internal passages, pockets and reliefs in the Semi-Permanent Mold process.

Metals Poured:
Primarily aluminum, some zinc, brass, bronze and iron.

Size Range:
Ounces to 100 pounds, depending on the foundry's equipment.

Tolerances:
+/- .015"/in

Draft Requirements:
1-3 Degrees

Minimum Section: .
.100-.188"
Depending on height/length of feature

Normal Lead Time:
Tooling: 10-14 weeks
Production: 6-8 weeks