Objectif A polystyrene mould is used to create castings with an upgrade surface finish at a lower per unit cost then traditional methods. The plant consists in:1) A moulding machine.A steam generatoris used to manufacture the polystyrene2) A melting unit with a turntable which carries fourteen moulding boxes.3) Sand system for filling the moulding boxes in a proper way and for handling and cooling it.4) The moulding box elevator for the decasting.Innovation lies in the use of polystyrene to replace sand moulds in the production of aluminium bronze castings. Programme(s) ENG-ENDEMO C - Programme (EEC) of demonstration projects and industrial pilot projects (EEC) in the energy field, 1985-1989 Thème(s) 3.4 - INDUSTRY Appel à propositions Data not available Régime de financement DEM - Demonstration contracts Coordinateur Dennis Castings Ltd Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Trafford Park Road Manchester Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée