SIST EN 12892:2001
(Main)Founding - Equipment for the production of lost patterns for the lost foam casting process
Founding - Equipment for the production of lost patterns for the lost foam casting process
This Standard specifies the requirements for tooling for the production of lost patterns by the lost foam process.
Gießereiwesen - Einrichtungen zur Herstellung von verlorenen Modellen für das Vollformgießverfahren
Diese Norm legt Anforderungen an Formwerkzeuge zur Herstellung von verlorenen Modellen für das Vollformgießverfahren fest.
Fonderie - Outillages pour la production de modeles perdus pour le procédé de moulage "lost foam"
La présente norme spécifie les exigences de l'outillage pour la fabrication de modèles perdus pour le procédé connu sous le nom de procédé "lost foam".
Livarstvo - Naprave za izdelavo izparljivih modelov za ulivanje z izparljivimi modeli
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-2001
- Technical Committee
- IFEK - Ferrous metals
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Nov-2001
- Due Date
- 01-Nov-2001
- Completion Date
- 01-Nov-2001
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 12892:2000 (CEN) - Founding: Equipment for the production of lost patterns for the lost foam casting process - specifies the requirements for tooling used to produce evaporative (lost) patterns in the lost foam casting process. The standard defines expectations for design, manufacture, inspection and documentation of equipment and tooling applied in the production of patterns that are consumed during casting. EN 12892:2000 is mirrored in national publications (e.g., SIST EN 12892:2001).
Key topics and requirements
The standard focuses on tooling and related equipment for the lost foam / lost patterns workflow. Key technical topics covered include:
- Scope and definitions relevant to lost foam pattern tooling and foundry terminology
- Design principles for tooling to ensure repeatability and dimensional accuracy of lost patterns
- Material and manufacturing requirements for dies, cores and pattern-making equipment to withstand production loads and provide consistent pattern quality
- Tolerances and dimensional control to meet casting and assembly requirements (general requirements rather than specific numeric values)
- Inspection and testing procedures to verify tooling performance and pattern consistency during production runs
- Documentation and marking requirements for traceability of tooling, including technical drawings and maintenance records
- Safety and handling considerations for equipment used in pattern production, addressing workplace and equipment integrity
Note: EN 12892 sets requirements at a level suitable for harmonized application across member countries; it does not replace detailed process parameters specific to individual foundries.
Applications and users
EN 12892 is directly relevant to professionals and organizations involved in lost foam casting and pattern production, including:
- Foundries using the lost foam casting process to produce metal components
- Tooling and die manufacturers who design and supply pattern-making equipment
- Design and process engineers responsible for casting quality and dimensional control
- Quality, procurement and maintenance teams specifying and verifying pattern tooling
- Industry consultants and auditors assessing compliance with European tooling standards
Using EN 12892 helps ensure consistent manufacturing of lost patterns, reduce scrap, and improve casting reliability.
Related standards
Relevant adjacent topics include standards on foundry equipment, moulding equipment and metallurgical industry practices (see ICS classes 77.180 and 25.120.30). For project-specific implementation, users should consult other EN/CEN standards covering casting processes, safety, and quality management to complement EN 12892.
Keywords: EN 12892, lost foam, lost patterns, lost foam casting process, tooling for lost patterns, foundry equipment, moulding equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12892:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Founding - Equipment for the production of lost patterns for the lost foam casting process". This standard covers: This Standard specifies the requirements for tooling for the production of lost patterns by the lost foam process.
This Standard specifies the requirements for tooling for the production of lost patterns by the lost foam process.
SIST EN 12892:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.120.30 - Moulding equipment; 77.180 - Equipment for the metallurgical industry. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12892:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is excused to SIST EN 12883:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Livarstvo - Naprave za izdelavo izparljivih modelov za ulivanje z izparljivimi modeliGießereiwesen - Einrichtungen zur Herstellung von verlorenen Modellen für das VollformgießverfahrenFonderie - Outillages pour la production de modeles perdus pour le procédé de moulage "lost foam"Founding - Equipment for the production of lost patterns for the lost foam casting process77.180Oprema za metalurško industrijoEquipment for the metallurgical i
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