Casting (metalworking) facts for kids
In metalworking, casting is the act of pouring liquid metal in to a mold. When it hardens it is sometimes called a cast or casting.
Casting processes have been used for thousands of years. It is widely used for making sculptures, jewellery, weapons and tools.
Images for kids
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Molten metal before casting
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An investment-cast valve cover
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The permanent molding process
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Intermediate cooling rates from melt result in a dendritic microstructure. Primary and secondary dendrites can be seen in this image.
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A high-performance software for the simulation of casting processes provides opportunities for an interactive or automated evaluation of results (here, for example, of mold filling and solidification, porosity and flow characteristics).
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