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Metal Casting Simulation: Disamatic Bearing Cap Fill, Vertically Parted Mold

The waterfall action of the metal entering each cavity is a nightmare and needs to be eliminated. You are certain to find that the first “dribbles” of metal entering the cavity will end up as an “inclusion” in the casting. … Continue reading

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Lost Wax Casting Step 6 of 9 Quenching the hot flasks

Lost wax casting, step : cooling the hot flasks in a bucket of water Feathered Gems Jewelry has documented the entire process of casting Braille charms for Seedlings Braille Books for Children. Music: Gavotte en Rondeau for Violin Partita 3 … Continue reading

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Metal Casting Simulation – Vertically Parted Mold

The fill and feed system for this 30 lb. stainless steel casting was simulated at Alloy Casting Industries in New Hamburg, Ontario Canada. The window on the left shows the temperature profile during the pour. Top of the scale is … Continue reading

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Metal Casting Simulation – Alloy Steel Impeller

This simulation was performed at Alloy Casting Industries in New Hamburg, Ontario Canada. The casting is a 200 lb. alloy steel impeller. For more information call Alloy Casting Industries at 519-662-3111 or visit us on the web at www.alloycasting.com Duration … Continue reading

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Lost Wax Casting Step 5 of 9 Casting the silver in the heated flasks

Lost wax casting, step 5: weighing and melting the sterling silver that is poured into the hot flasks. Feathered Gems Jewelry has documented the entire process of casting Braille charms for Seedlings Braille Books for Children. Music: Sonata in A … Continue reading

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Metal Casting Technology: Naturally Pressurized Disamatic Fill System (alloy=gray iron)

The use of some very specific design parameters can result in a beautifully balanced metal delivery system sure to produce great castings. Note: this design is iteration one and the precise balance is easily adjustable for the final production design. … Continue reading

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SPCTour, Spokane Precision Castings, Spokane Industries, Inc.

The world of Precision Investment Casting ala Spokane Industries. We are a leader in Advanced Precision Casting in a variety of alloys. A cut above the competition, this is why we are an industry leader… Duration : 0:3:27

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Umha Aois – Bronze Casting Demonstration 2008

Video by Robert Clarke. A bronze casting demonstration held May 2008 at Glendarragh Studios, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. http://www.umha-aois.com “Umha Aois” (Irish for “Bronze Age”) is an ongoing experimental project organised on a volunteer basis by a committee formed of artists … Continue reading

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Casting Brass Valves in Green Sand Molds

Quick video showing the pouring of brass valves in green sand molds. Alloy:C83600, induction melted, Sinto automatic molding machine. Duration : 0:3:32

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