casting process

Pouring molten material

Casting process refers to the method of shaping material—typically metal, plastic, or plaster—by pouring it in liquid form into a mold and allowing it to solidify.

Different casting processes suit different materials and purposes: sand casting for large metal parts, die casting for precision manufacturing, slip casting for ceramics.

The foundry uses a lost-wax casting process for bronze sculptures.

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