Hard Skills
IntermediateMoisture Content AnalysisMeasuring the percentage of water in foundry molding sand to ensure optimal plasticity and moldability.
IntermediatePermeability TestingEvaluating the ability of the compacted sand mold to allow gases and air to escape during the metal pouring process.
IntermediateSieve AnalysisUsing a series of standardized screens to determine the grain size distribution and AFS Grain Fineness Number of sand.
IntermediateCompressive Strength TestingDetermining the maximum pressure a sand specimen can withstand before failure using a universal strength machine.
AdvancedClay Content DeterminationCalculating the percentage of active and total clay in the sand mixture, often using Methylene Blue titration or washing methods.
BasicTechnical DocumentationAccurately recording and maintaining logs of sand property test results for quality assurance and process control.