Cast stone production

Aggregate for cast stone surfaces of special design

The lecture picks up on the topic of aggregate characterization. The most common mineral raw materials for cast stone production will be presented – from basalt to granite and to quartz.

What are the special criteria that should be met for quality control in the manufacture of aggregate used in facemix? This question is becoming increasingly important in the processing industry. The lecture deals with the following topic: what can and must take place already in the lead-up to manufacture and actual production of ­aggregate to ensure the quality of future products? The various quality control...

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