In this process, granular refractory sand is coated with a mixture of bentonite clay, water and, in some cases, other additives (Fig. 1). The additives help to harden and hold the mold shape to withstand the pres-sures of the molten metal. The green sand mixture is compacted by hand or through mechanical force around a pattern to create a mold. The me-chanical force can be induced by slinging, jolting, squeezing or by impact/impulse.
Cultured Stone is essentially manufactured stone used as a decorative finish for the exterior and interior of your home.It is made up of Portland cement, lightweight natural aggregates and iron oxide pigments.ultured Stone is essentially manufactured stone used as a decorative finish for the exterior and interior of your home.
The one-piece, seamless construction of cast polymer is easy to maintain and resistant to breakage. Cast polymer products are commonly known as cultured marble, cultured onyx, cultured granite and solid surface.ast polymer products are man-made, chemically-bonded, mineral-filled, polymeric materials which are molded and hardened to a solid material in a variety of shapes to meet the design needs of today's homeowner. Top of Page.