Color Codes Used In Pattern (Casting Process)
Patterns are normally painted with different colors in such a way that mold maker would be able to understand the how to treat that particular surface. There is no universally accepted color code for a pattern. However, the common color codes used in pattern are
Clear/ No color: denotes the parting face of the split pattern
Yellow: the seats for loose core print painted yellow.
Yellow strip on Red: indicates the seats for loose pieces.
Red strips on yellow background: for supports/ stop-offs
Black: the surface must be left as in the casting. This surface does not need a finishing operation.
Red: the surface which painted red required to be machined
Clear/ No color: denotes the parting face of the split pattern
Yellow: the seats for loose core print painted yellow.
Yellow strip on Red: indicates the seats for loose pieces.
Red strips on yellow background: for supports/ stop-offs
Black: the surface must be left as in the casting. This surface does not need a finishing operation.
Red: the surface which painted red required to be machined
