SUITABILITY OF ADO-EKITI (NIGERIA) NATURAL MOULDING SANDS FOR USE AS FOUNDRY SANDS IN PRODUCTION OF ALUMINUM ALLOY CAST
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2017-12
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Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia, Trg Dositeja Obradovica 6.
Abstract
Adequate application of sand casting processes in Aluminum casting can improve the economic activities
of Nigeria through industrialization. Samples of natural moulding sand were collected from three different moulding
sand deposits within Ado-Ekiti metropolis. The samples’ properties were evaluated using American Foundry Society
standards. The samples were used to produce aluminum alloy cast specimens and their mechanical properties were
evaluated. The results revealed that the properties compared favourably with standard values as indication that the
moulding sands are suitable materials for aluminum casting. Thus, effective application of the sample sands will
enhance industrialization, job creation and the nation self-reliance.
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Effective application of available moulding sand for industrial development
Keywords
Aluminum, casting, foundry, moulding, sand
Citation
Shuaib-Babata, Y. L. Abegunde, A. J. and Abdul, J. M. (2017). Suitability of Ado-Ekiti (Nigeria) natural moulding sands for use as foundry sands in aluminum alloy casting. Journal of Production Engineering. 20 (2); 91-100.