This tutorial on how to cast metal parts from 3D printed silicone molds is a perfect example of how useful a 3D printer can be when you are looking to make a custom and durable metal part at home.

Seems like most of the metal casting projects we feature are aluminum in sand molds, though, so it’s refreshing to see a casting project using silicone molds to cast low-melting point metals.

Explore the fascinating world of metal casting with sand molds, where raw skill takes precedence over safety measures. Witness the craftsmanship of artisans as they shape molten metal into ...

Dive into the fascinating world of metal casting, where raw metal is transformed using the sand mold process. Watch as artisans skillfully shape and cast intricate components, turning molten metal ...

One way of doing this is to use rapid prototyping technologies. Rapid prototyping uses three-dimensional (3D) computer aided design to quickly fabricate a part or, alternatively, a sand mold for ...

Gating design Risering systems Finite element analysis Solidification analysis A metal casting short course sponsored by local chapters of the American Foundry Society is held at WMU each June. During ...