Here is an excerpt from the new Metal Casting Forum Gravity Casting information webpage:

 “Gravity casting seems to be especially useful when dealing with aluminum and other light alloys. The basic idea behind this casting process is pretty much exactly what the name suggests. The metal is introduced into the mold by the force of gravity. Most other casting process either use natural pressure difference like the kind in certain sand casting procedures or they use forced pressure like in centrifugal casting to get the molten metal into the mold. 

One of the most common uses for gravity casting is when permanent molds are going to be used. Also called a die, the permanent mold is really only economical for those planning on using the same mold numerous times and will need to keep the quality at a constant level. While some temporary molds can be repeatedly used the quality of the finished product will begin to suffer over time. With die molds the quality will remain the same. Die molds should be seen as an investment. Yes, they will be more costly then other molds; however they will outlast cheaper options for molds. With Permanent molds, they are created using cast iron, steel, and other metals.”
There is plenty of more information on the new Gravity Casting and Home Metal Casting Info of metal casting Forum Category that can be found by visiting: Gravity Casting . There is also a special going on now that allows members to gain access to free ebooks and other free materials just for signing up as a member of the casting website. The Forum can be found at Gravity Casting . Users should check back often to the Gravity Castings page as more information will be added as the website expands and grows. About Metal Casting Zone: Metal Casting Zone is a Community Site that brings users into a deeper relationship with Metal Casting.

Here is an excerpt from the new Metal Casting Forum Resin Casting information webpage:

 “Resin casting does not involve the use of furnaces, crucibles, or casting sand. In fact all one really needs for resin casting is a mold, some resin (of course), and time.

There is plenty of more information on the new Resin Casting and Casting Resin Info of metal casting Forum Category that can be found by visiting: Resin Casting. There is also a special going on now that allows members to gain access to free ebooks and other free materials just for signing up as a member of the casting website. The Forum can be found at Resin Casting. Users should check back often to the Resin Casting page as more information will be added as the website expands and grows. About Metal Casting Zone: Metal Casting Zone is a Community Site that brings users into a deeper relationship with Metal Casting.

Here is an excerpt from the new Metal Casting Forum Home Made Foundry information webpage:

 “Recently the DIY movement has received a boost of popularity with the aid of the internet. Many are finding that DIY projects are easier to undertake with the help of instructional websites which provide step by step instructions and real advice from people who have actually accomplished the DIY process. Several of these sites provide ideas, photos, message boards, and a sense of community for Do It Yourselfers that was simply not available years ago.

The DIY casting movement has been around ever since metal casting itself has been around, which is quite some time. Metal casting is the act of taking molten metal and shaping it with the use of molds into something new. Metal casting has been used in the ancient world for the use of making weapons, jewelry, and even religious icons.”
There is plenty of more information on the new Home Made Foundry Casting and Home Metal Casting Info of metal casting Forum Category that can be found by visiting: DIY Casting . There is also a special going on now that allows members to gain access to free ebooks and other free materials just for signing up as a member of the casting website. The Forum can be found at Home Casting . Users should check back often to the Home Made Foundry page as more information will be added as the website expands and grows. About Metal Casting Zone: Metal Casting Zone is a Community Site that brings users into a deeper relationship with Metal Casting.

Here is an excerpt from the new Metal Casting Forum Iron Casting information webpage:

 “Many believe that iron casting is just simply out of reach for small furnaces but this is not the case. While alloys like aluminum are more prevalent in home foundries. Artists and hobbyists have also used brass, bronze, and even iron to fulfill their casting needs.

The most common furnace type used by home foundries is the cupola furnace. The cupola is a basic furnace type that does not need a crucible as it allows the caster to pour the molten metal directly from the furnace into a ladle which is then poured into the mold.”
There is plenty of more information on the new Iron Casting and Iron Furnace Info of metal casting Forum Category that can be found by visiting: Iron Casting. There is also a special going on now that allows members to gain access to free ebooks and other free materials just for signing up as a member of the casting website. The Forum can be found at Iron Casting . Users should check back often to the Iron Castings page as more information will be added as the website expands and grows. About Metal Casting Zone: Metal Casting Zone is a Community Site that brings users into a deeper relationship with Metal Casting.

Here is an excerpt from the new Metal Casting Forum Crucibles information webpage:

 “Crucibles are placed inside of the furnace where the metal is placed and then melted. The crucible then collects the melted alloy which will then be poured into the model. Since the crucible will be holding metals melted at extremely high temperatures the crucible will need to be created from very strong material. The durability of the crucible will add a certain aspect of safety to the metal casting process. Using a crucible that is low in quality can result in shattering, which, let’s face it, is never ever a good thing.

There is plenty of more information on the new Crucible Tongs and Crucible Steel Info of metal casting Forum Category that can be found by visiting: Crucibles . There is also a special going on now that allows members to gain access to free ebooks and other free materials just for signing up as a member of the casting website. The Forum can be found at Crucibles . Users should check back often to the Crucibles Forum page as more information will be added as the website expands and grows. About Metal Casting Zone: Metal Casting Zone is a Community Site that brings users into a deeper relationship with Metal Casting.

Here is an excerpt from the new Metal Casting Forum Die Casting information webpage:

 “Die casting is used by industrial foundries and manufacturers to create practically anything and everything, such as die cast cars. Many small foundries, like the one in your garage, backyard, of workshop may find that die casting is really just not economical. But who said that having fun and trying new things was ever economical? The process of Die Casting involves a simple concept. The molten metal is injected with high pressure into the mold or mold cavities. The mold used in die casting can have several small civilities of either the same pattern or different pattern.

The name Die Casting comes from the molds which are called dies. These molds are reusable and are often made from steel but other alloys can be used as long as they can withstand high pressure. The reason dies must be created from metal and not from sand or other material is due to the high amount of pressure used to get the molten metal into the mold. If sand molds were used in a Die casting procedure then the mold would crumble. There are plenty of advantages of using dies in a casting procedure which makes this method desirable for anyone wishing to create a high volume of similar castings.”
There is plenty of more information on the new Die Casting and Die Casting Machine Info of metal casting Forum Category that can be found by visiting: Die Casting. There is also a special going on now that allows members to gain access to free ebooks and other free materials just for signing up as a member of the casting website. The Forum can be found at Die Casting. Users should check back often to the Die Casting Forum page as more information will be added as the website expands and grows. About Metal Casting Zone: Metal Casting Zone is a Community Site that brings users into a deeper relationship with Metal Casting.

Here is an excerpt from the new Metal Casting Forum General Casting information webpage:

 “Metal casting is an ancient technique that has a variety of applications and purposes. Civilizations from the dawn of time to present day have used metal working as a way of creating artistic, religious, and practical items. The process of metal casting involves melting metals at high temperatures and using molds to then shape the metal into new items. The furnaces used in metal casting helped pave the way for the Industrial Revolution, without which the course of history would be dramatically different. Metal casting is just one form of metal working that has seen a recent surge in popularity as resources are becoming more affordable and communities are springing up to share information, ideas, and projects.

There is plenty of more information on the new Metal Casting and Casting Metal Info of metal casting Forum Category that can be found by visiting: Casting Questions. There is also a special going on now that allows members to gain access to free ebooks and other free materials just for signing up as a member of the casting website. The Forum can be found at Metal Casting Information. Users should check back often to the General Metal Casting page as more information will be added as the website expands and grows. About Metal Casting Zone: Metal Casting Zone is a Community Site that brings users into a deeper relationship with Metal Casting.

Here is an excerpt from the new Metal Casting Forum Backyard Foundry information webpage:

 “Sure there are plenty of companies that will gladly sell furnaces for the hobby metal caster and while this can be a viable solution to your furnace needs many metal casters prefer another method.

Many hobbyist and metal workers find out, to their dismay, that the local commercial foundries can not make the needed part or if they do, they feel the need to charge an outrageous sum. Not to mention the fact that the traditional methods of metal casting is quickly becoming forgotten as the industry turns to electric furnaces. So many hobbyists find that constructing their own furnace is an absolute necessity and a great way to preserve a piece of craftsman history.”
There is plenty of more information on the new Home Metal Casting and Home Foundry Info of metal casting Forum Category that can be found by visiting: DIY Casting . There is also a special going on now that allows members to gain access to free ebooks and other free materials just for signing up as a member of the casting website. The Forum can be found at DIY Casting . Users should check back often to the Backyard Foundry page as more information will be added as the website expands and grows. About Metal Casting Zone: Metal Casting Zone is a Community Site that brings users into a deeper relationship with Metal Casting.

Here is an excerpt from the new Metal Casting Forum Cupola information webpage:

 “Cupola furnaces are the easiest and most economical furnace to work with for the small foundry owner. Hobby metal casters are always on a look out for a cheaper alternative which will provide safety and yield quality results and the cupola furnace delivers all this.

The common appearance of a cupola furnace is that of a smokestack. The furnace can be of nearly any size which is perfect for backyard metal casters. Commonly, the cupola furnace is supported on four legs with a drop bottom to remove any waste from the furnace. This type of furnace does not use a crucible so the metal caster will place the metal to be melted inside of the furnace. The furnace is fitted with a sprout and runner to pour the molten material which is called a taphole. Sometimes cupolas are fitted with a way for slag to be removed. The slag tapholes are located near the back of the cupola a little higher then the other taphole. The refractory used in cupolas are usually brick with the bottom being clay and sand as this is just temporary anyways.”
There is plenty of more information on the new Cupola and Cupola Furnace Info of metal casting Forum Category that can be found by visiting: Cupola . There is also a special going on now that allows members to gain access to free ebooks and other free materials just for signing up as a member of the casting website. The Forum can be found at Cupola. Users should check back often to the Cupola Foundry page as more information will be added as the website expands and grows. About Metal Casting Zone: Metal Casting Zone is a Community Site that brings users into a deeper relationship with Metal Casting.

Here is an excerpt from the new Metal Casting Forum Gas Torch information webpage:

 “When searching for an appropriate casting torch the hobbyist will need to take several things into consideration. The size of the furnace, and what metals you plan to use are chief among the considerations. Many casters will use a torch that uses propane gas as it provides enough pressure and heat to melt most metals. If the hobbyist plans to use natural gas like the kind that is provide in households they may find that the pressure is just not enough and the desired temperatures will not be reached. The same is true for Butane. While natural gas and Butane can be used, propane seems to yield the best results. Oxyacetylene torches are a favorite with many casters especially for casting iron.

There is plenty of more information on the new Casting Tools and Gas Torch Info of metal casting Forum Category that can be found by visiting: Casting Torches . There is also a special going on now that allows members to gain access to free ebooks and other free materials just for signing up as a member of the casting website. The Forum can be found at Casting Torches . Users should check back often to the Soldering Torch Forum page as more information will be added as the website expands and grows. About Metal Casting Zone: Metal Casting Zone is a Community Site that brings users into a deeper relationship with Metal Casting.