As explained by The Crucible in their article “Foundries 101: What Is A Foundry? What Foundry Workers Do?,” a foundry is a facility dedicated to casting metal objects, a practice that dates back centuries. The first official foundry, Cannon Shop, was established in Moscow in 1479, while Europe’s 14th and 15th-century foundries were known for producing bronze and iron bells, cannons, and cannonballs.
Foundries operate by melting metal, pouring it into molds, and allowing it to solidify into a finished object. These facilities are equipped with specialized tools, protective gear, and machinery that make metal casting possible. Foundry workers handle patternmaking, mold creation, metal melting, pouring, and finishing to ensure precise and functional castings.
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