Category Archives: metal casting

Where could i get something like this made and how much would it cost? http://i30.tinypic.com/ms2h7a.jpg try here www.cnczone.com Register and they have a RFQ (request for quote) section and different people will give u estimates. You will need some dimensions … Continue reading →

how we can calculate bore size of centrifugal casting die and then how much t0 pour molten metal in that die to get required thickness of round pipe. Volume. Calculate the volume of the pipe you want to end up … Continue reading →

Can I use some thing else for making a mold for aluminium like red bricks mud, pot mud, sea sand or any thing else that is easily available and easy to built. As long as the moulding is made from … Continue reading →

I am allergic to cheap metals like nickel, and I want to make a belt buckle that I wont be allergic to. I have the equipment to make it, but Id like to know the different types of meatal that … Continue reading →

Which process is more economical, casting or forging or sheet metal fabrication, without considering initial and tooling costs? It depends on the application, the shape of the item being made and the number being make. Also to not include initial … Continue reading →

Are soda/beer cans all aluminum, or what metals do they contain? Would it be safe to melt them down even with all the logos/lables painted on? Yes. I do it for some of my casting for my glass work. You … Continue reading →

I have a few plastic items that I would love to replicate in metal. Is it possible to do this without investing a huge amount of money? If so, whats an easy yet strong metal to work with? Or if … Continue reading →

hey, i was wondering now for about a month what a good metal casting material is. I have tried making a compound i found off of the internet that was mock marble but it did not work, the mixture simply … Continue reading →

Hi all, I’m trying to work out how to find someone in Lancashire, England who can turn a couple of small plaster casts into something a bit more permanent (ie. metal). Can anybody suggest how I can find artists or … Continue reading →