Learn about Lost Foam
Metal Casting, and Metal Casting Information
Lost
Foam Casting is a relatively new casting process compared to other metal
casting procedures that date far back into antiquity. The first patent for Lost
Foam Casting was made in 1958 but it was not until 1964 that what we know
commonly as Lost Foam Casting was introduced.
Iron Casting Information and Learn About Iron Melting and
Iron Furnaces
Many
believe that iron casting is just simply out of reach for small furnaces but
this is not the case. While alloys like aluminum are more prevalent in home
foundries. Artists and hobbyists have also used brass, bronze, and even iron to
fulfill their casting needs.
Industrial foundries commonly use iron for a variety of items like cookware,
like cast iron pans, and even bridges. Casting iron provides an easy and
effective method of making such large structural pieces and even smaller pieces
for around the home.
Basics of Gravity Casting, Gravity Die Casting and Learn
About Gravity Casting
Metal
Casting is more than just an excuse to play with molten metal it is actually a
great way to create art and complicated pieces of machinery or other items that
would otherwise be nearly impossible to make. Metal Casting is really a great
way to save money…while playing with molten metal.