Casting metal and 3D printing go together like nuts and gum, and there are no shortage techniques that use the two together. Lost PLA casting is common, and sculptors are getting turned on to creating ...

Today, gravity-fed permanent metal molds can produce near-net-shape parts from a variety of aluminum alloys. But it's up to the designer to makes sure it's both possible and profitable to use ...

The invention of the relatively affordable 3D printer for home use has helped bring methods used to produce parts for prototypes, samples, and even manufacturing, closer to designers. This tutorial on ...

In this video, I demonstrate an easy method for making sand casting flasks using inexpensive tongue and groove boards while casting custom knobs for an upcoming project. The use of tongue and groove ...

You can melt down almost any kind of aluminum—cans, even—but a piece that has already been cast (such as a water pump, wheel, or intake manifold) will have an alloy that's better suited for casting.

In this comprehensive guide to aluminum socket casting, we explore the step-by-step process of creating durable and reliable aluminum sockets using sand molds. Whether you're working in a factory or ...

Rosemont, Ill. — German rotational mold maker Maus GmbH made a mold using steel and machined aluminum sections to rotomold a portable toilet. Company officials showed the hybrid design at the Rotoplas ...

Kimura Group, a global leader in casting innovation with nearly 100 years of foundry expertise, announced the launch of its ...