Casting By Jeffrey Wu
Definition: Casting is a process by which a material is introduced into a mold while it is liquid, allowed to solidify in the shape inside the mold, and then removed producing a fabricated object, part, or casing. Molding is the process of manufacturing by shaping pliable raw material using a rigid frame or model called a mold.
Four main parts: Pattern Mold Cores Part An example of an art work that can be produced by casting.
Expendable Mold Casting - Needs non-reusable molds Non-Expendable Mold Casting - Can re-use the molds Sand Casting Investment Casting Plaster Casting Die Casting Permanent Mold Casting Centrifugal Casting
Sand Casting Traditional Damp sand and clay wax mix to produce a hollow mold Oldest and best understood Die Casting Forces the fluid into a steel mold under pressure Less work More quickly and economically Precise
This is a hand truck casting
Silicon Bronze Sink
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