What are the downsides of sand casting?

As with any industrial process, the only real downsides to sand casting are if it’s used incorrectly or inappropriately. Sand casting is less accurate than some other forms of moulding and casting, and isn’t ideal for:

• Small, intricate componentry
• Components with precise, predetermined size and weight specifications
• One-off components, prototypes and test runs

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