How do they match: Foundry Mold and Coremakers

  • Pattern Molder
  • Core Maker
  • Mold Maker
  • Wax Pattern Coater

  • Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.

  • Form and assemble slab cores around patterns, and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
  • Lift upper mold sections from lower sections, and remove molded patterns.
  • Move and position workpieces, such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
  • Position patterns inside mold sections, and clamp sections together.
  • Rotate sweep boards around spindles to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions.
  • Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
  • Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.

  • Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
  • Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.