Metal casting is a term well-known in Singapore, mainly in industrial foundries. It involves the forming of shapes by pouring metal into a mould cavity, only to be extracted afterwards.
It sounds dangerous, but it’s safe as long as professionals are behind the process. Here’s everything you should know about metal casting.
HISTORY OF METAL CASTING
Metal casting is believed to have originated around 3200 BCE in Mesopotamia when copper was the most commonly used metal. However, it was China that developed the first production of cast iron around 700 BCE.
TWO METAL CASTING PROCESSES
The two main metal casting processes are expendable mould and long-lasting mould. The former is restricted to only one casting, and you'll have to use sand or other similar materials; the latter focuses on metal materials.
PATTERNS
Expendable mould casting will need to rely on patterns—the interior of the mould where the metal will be cast. As a result, a pattern will form in the impression of the molten metal.
TYPES OF METAL CASTING
Besides the two metal casting processes, there are many types of metal casting, such as centrifugal, continuous, and die casting. Each type of metal casting requires different materials, so consult a structural steel contractor in Singapore to know which one is applicable in your situation.
CONCLUSION
Nowadays, you can thank the metal casting industry for providing us with everyday items and products, such as vehicles, appliances, and tools. Thanks to computerised technology, it’s easier and safer to cast metal than it was centuries ago.
Thanks to modern-day inventions and discoveries, metal machining services are safer and more effective. Keep in mind that if you’re going to pay for metal casting services, make sure to request from a reliable foundry!
