Design and Economic Analysis of Iron Mould Cleaning Device for Iron Mould Sand-Cover Casting

Iron mold sand-covered casting, as a special casting process that combines the advantages of metal mold casting and sand mold casting, has been widely applied in the fields of automotive parts, construction machinery, wind power castings, and more. However, the issue of cleaning the residual sand covering on the iron mold after pouring has long plagued industry production efficiency and product quality. This paper designs an iron mold cleaning device for iron mold sand-covered casting, and systematically analyzes the structural design, working principle, and technological innovation of the device. It quantitatively evaluates its economic benefits from multiple dimensions, including equipment investment, labor cost savings, production efficiency improvement, and scrap rate reduction. The research shows that the device achieves stable operation and efficient work during the iron mold cleaning process through the collaborative action of modules such as guided positioning, anti-sway clamping, and automatic sand discharge. It can bring significant economic returns to medium-sized foundry enterprises, with an investment recovery period of about 2.5 years, indicating promising prospects for promotion and application.