Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Sand mold shaping material, and method for shaping sand mold using same

Abstract:

A sand mold shaping material contains an aggregate comprising inorganic particles, and microcapsules enclosing a binder which causes the aggregate to bind. The binder is a liquid binder that is in a liquid phase at room temperature, and is enclosed in an outer shell comprising a resin that forms the microcapsule. The sand mold shaping material is in a dry state when used to fill a molding die for shaping.