The Benefits of Hybrid Mold and Core Production with 3D Sand Printing

A comprehensive report documenting the market drivers and benefits of a hybrid production strategy

Foundries worldwide are increasingly adopting a hybrid production strategy that pairs conventional production of sand molds with 3D-printed sand cores using binder jetting technology. The change is being driven by rapidly evolving global market conditions that are driving new levels of part complexity combined with the wide range of business and technical benefits offered by this modern approach.  

Despite the increasing adoption of this hybrid production strategy, many foundries may not be fully knowledgeable about the approach, how easy it is to integrate into conventional operations, and how the strategy helps businesses remain competitive to thrive into the future.  

This comprehensive report documents the market drivers and benefits of a hybrid production strategy through interviews with foundries that have implemented the strategy supplemented by scientific literature that documents the benefits of hybrid mold and core production.

In this white paper, you'll discover:

• Drivers for the hybrid production strategy: Changing market conditions and foundry challenges
• The hybrid mold and core manufacturing processes
• The benefits of hybrid mold and core production
• Examples of foundries that have successfully implemented the hybrid mold and core production in their casting business:  
  • Eisengiesserei Mezger AG
  • Saudi Mechanical Industries Co.
  • Georg Fischer Casting Solutions Leipzig GmbH
  • Grede
  • Xylem Water Solutions Manufacturing AB
  • Humtown