Artificial graphite is considered to be the most suitable material for the continuous or semi-continuous casting of non-ferrous metals. Production practice has proved that using silver casting molds ...

Abstract: Layer manufacturing (LM) is one of the most important techniques of rapid prototyping. Comparing with the machining, the main shortcomings of LM are the surface roughness of the work piece ...

The casting process for hydraulic industry parts is critical because it ensures that components can withstand high pressure, force, and wear. Hydraulic systems, which are designed to transmit power ...

Here at Hackaday, we feature projects that are built of just about every material imaginable. Silicon-spangled fiber-reinforced epoxy resin is our primary medium, but we see plastic, wood, steel, ...

Native American artisans create molds from cuttlebone and tufa stone to cast metal jewelry. Anthony Lovato works with tufa stone molds to create jewelry at his studio in Santo Domingo Pueblo, ...