As detailed by Reliance Foundry in their in-depth guide “The Metal Casting Process: Take a Foundry Tour,” casting is far more than just pouring molten metal into a mold. From material selection to heat treatment and final machining, the journey of creating metal components is highly technical—and centuries in the making.
The process begins with metal casting design, where engineers evaluate both structural needs and aesthetic goals. The metal chosen must not only meet mechanical demands, but also behave predictably through melting, pouring, and cooling. Next comes rapid prototyping, a phase now revolutionized by 3D printing—allowing faster testing and adjustments before full-scale production begins.
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