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.
Cultured Granite vs. Granite. Cultured granite is less expensive than granite because it is man made. Even though granite is a fairly common rock, it is still needs to quarried, transported and produced. Cultured granite is easily manufactured and distributed.ultured Granite vs. Granite. Cultured granite is less expensive than granite because it is man made. Even though granite is a fairly common rock, it is still needs to quarried, transported and produced. Cultured granite is easily manufactured and distributed.