The invention of the relatively affordable 3D printer for home use has helped bring methods used to produce parts for prototypes, samples, and even manufacturing, closer to designers. This ...

Casting metal and 3D printing go together like nuts and gum, and there are no shortage techniques that use the two together. Lost PLA casting is common, and sculptors are getting turned on to ...

Molten metal takes shape as skilled hands craft a stainless steel ring using the sand molding technique. Every step, from ...

Watch the mesmerizing process of aluminum casting using the sand mold technique. This skilled craftsman transforms raw metal into intricate and stunning designs with impressive precision. The creative ...

Western Michigan University offers a superlative student-centered metal casting experience in an environment that ... students work with a professor and senior CEAS students to mold, melt and pour.

Processes include Sand Molding, Ceramic Shell, Centrifugal Casting, Wax and Plasticene pattern making. Digital and Environmental Foundry approaches range from 3d printing to ancient clay molding ...