Metal casting
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In metalworking and jewelry making, casting is a process in which a liquid metal is delivered into a mold that contains a negative impression of the intended shape. The metal is poured into the mold t
Molten metal before casting
Casting iron in a sand mold
Iron bell cooling after iron pour
Personal protective equipment to shield from radiant heat and molten splashes
Pattern (casting)
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In casting, a pattern is a replica of the object to be cast, used to form the sand mould cavity into which molten metal is poured during the casting process. Once the pattern has been used to form the
Wooden pattern for a cast-iron gear with curved spokes
The top and bottom halves of a sand casting mould showing the cavity prepared by patterns. Cores to accommodate holes can be seen in the bottom half of the mould, which is called the drag. The top half of the mould is called the cope.