Sand combined with a suitable binder can be packed or rammed rigidly about a pattern. Benefits of Sand CastingAll ferrous and non ferrous alloys can be cast using the sand cast method: aluminum, brass, bronze, carbon steel, stainless steel, and irons both gray and ductile to name a few.Casting weight can vary from ounces to 50,000 pounds or more.Pattern costs are the most economic compared to ...