Casting processes have been known for thousands of years, and have been widely used for sculpture (especially in bronze), jewelry in precious metals, and weapons and tools.

Metalcasting is the process in which high-temperature molten or liquid metal is poured into a mold made of sand, metal or ceramic, to form geometrically complex parts.

Dec 3, 2025 · FEF’s network of colleges and universities do a great job of making sure their communities and student bodies know what metalcasting is and why it’s important to society. But …

Feb 12, 2025 · Casting is a metalworking process that involves pouring molten metal into moulds to shape metals in desired manner. Metal casting allows the production of parts that would be …

Peer-reviewed by experts drawn from academia, national laboratories, research institutions and industrial metalcasting facilities. Key focus areas include: alloy development; casting, molding, and …

Oct 30, 2019 · This introduction to metalcasting provides a brief overview and history of the casting process, as well as an outline of common casting techniques in use today.

Aug 4, 2025 · Metal casting is a modern process with ancient roots. In the metal casting process, metal shapes are formed by pouring molten metal into a mold cavity, where it is cooled and later extracted …

AMC develops and implements the best metalcasting technologies and processes to support DLA’s mission of improving the readiness and mission effectiveness of U.S. warfighters. Better metal …

Feb 21, 2024 · Metal casting is a complex process that involves several crucial steps. Understanding these basics is essential for appreciating the versatility and challenges of metal casting in modern …

Nov 21, 2024 · Metal casting is a manufacturing process that involves pouring molten metal into a mold to create a 3D metal piece. Once the metal and the mold have both cooled, the metal object is …