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Metal casting? Where and cost?

December 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment

youllshitbricks asked:
Where could i get something like this made and how much would it cost?
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What are the applications of Foundry?

November 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment

margovincent_22x asked:
this is in ngineering
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How should I cool a cast metal component if surface finish is my only priority?

November 15th, 2008 · 6 Comments

kevinthenerd asked:
Assume a perfectly smooth mold.
Post processing is not a viable option, and surface finish is the ONLY requirement. Air cooling has already been shown to be insufficient.
I can cool it as quickly or as slowly as necessary. I can use anything as fast as boiling heat transfer or as slow as a gradual [...]

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metal casting?

November 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

yaowie asked:
what is needed to produce a pattern for metal casting?
a life size bronze statue
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I need step-by-step instructions for how to cast metal?

November 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

~Maggie~ asked:
I am pretty sure that you pour hot liquid metal into a mold. But I am not positive, and I would really like to know how, it’s for a science fair project.
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Which is better: Casting versus stamping a sheet-metal frying pan?

October 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments

darknhansom86 asked:
Dealing with manufacturing
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I need help from a foundry or metallurgy engineer - to check over a translated text?

October 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

mikee asked:
just to check on my use of words like die cast, riser, mould, cut etc. - I am an electrical person, helping a friend. Thanks!
…and how can I send my text to Roby L when his profile doesn’t allow emails???
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Metal Pouring/Casting?

September 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

Syra asked:
How does one go about fixing a broken mold and/or pouring a mold?
What safety measures should be considered?
What should be done with a mold before you fill it with Zinc to ensure it doesn’t break?
Please keep in mind that I am an accountant, so I don’t know some technical terms.
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