Moulder

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003773",
  "term": "Moulder",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A skilled tradesperson who creates moulds for casting metal, or a machine that performs this function. In a foundry, the moulder packs sand, such as green sand or chemically bonded sand, around a pattern to form the mould cavity into which molten metal is poured. The quality of the mould, including its strength, permeability, and dimensional accuracy, directly affects the final casting's quality.",
  "subject": "Metalworking",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Formenbauer",
    "es": "moldeador",
    "fr": "mouleur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/moulder/"
}