ISO 23472-2:2020

Overview

ISO 23472-2:2020 - Foundry machinery - Vocabulary - Part 2 defines standardized terms and definitions for molding and coremaking machines and other equipment used in non‑permanent mold casting processes. Published by ISO in November 2020 and prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 306 (Foundry machinery), this vocabulary is intended to remove ambiguity across languages and documents and to support consistent technical documentation, standard development, scientific publications and international trade.

Key topics covered

This part of the ISO 23472 series focuses on clear, concise terminology for components, functions and processes in non‑permanent mold casting. Key technical topics include:

• Molding and coremaking machines: names and definitions for various machine types (for example, 3‑D vibrating table, air‑flow‑squeeze molding machine, core extruder, core shooter).
• Auxiliary and handling equipment: conveyors, automatic clamping devices, core pickup and setter, closing machines, cooling boxes.
• Sand and binder systems: mixers (blade, double‑arm, continuous no‑bake), binder dosing and pre‑heater devices, sand preparation and control of molding sand.
• Dust, separation and reclamation equipment: bag‑type dust collectors, cyclone separators, electromagnetic separators, drum breaker screens.
• Process‑specific systems: cold box process, lost foam and investment casting support (e.g., dewaxing cauldrons, coating drying ovens).
• Vibration and compaction devices: exciters, double‑mass shakeout, squeeze heads, degree of ramming/compactability.
• Document attributes: first edition (2020), no normative references, cross‑references to ISO Online Browsing Platform and IEC Electropedia for terminological databases.

Practical applications

ISO 23472-2:2020 is a practical tool for ensuring consistent language and reducing misunderstandings in:

• Technical specifications, machine manuals and user guides for foundry equipment
• Procurement documents and tendering where precise machine/equipment descriptions are required
• Standards development and conformity assessment within the foundry sector
• Research papers, training materials and multilingual translations related to molding and coremaking
• Quality management, safety documentation and maintenance procedures that reference equipment parts and process parameters

Who should use this standard

• Foundry machinery manufacturers and OEMs
• Process and design engineers in metal casting and foundries
• Technical writers, translators and documentation specialists
• Standards developers, certification bodies and regulatory authorities
• R&D teams, educators and vocational trainers in foundry technology

Related standards and resources

• Other parts of the ISO 23472 series (vocabulary for the wider foundry machinery field)
• ISO/TC 306 (Foundry machinery) publications and guidance
• ISO Online Browsing Platform and IEC Electropedia for authoritative term lookups

Keywords: ISO 23472-2, foundry machinery vocabulary, molding and coremaking machines, non‑permanent mold casting, foundry equipment terminology, casting process terminology.