Metal casting is the manufacturing process of pouring molten metal into a mold to create a required shape. While metal casting has been an important industrial process for centuries, the manufacturing sector is increasingly focused on sustainability in metal casting and reducing the environmental impact of its operations. There are
Differences Between Casting and Forging In the world of manufacturing, few processes can match the intricate artistry and skilled precision of casting and forging, which do have a few differences. These age-old techniques have been refined over centuries, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technological advancements. From intricate sculptures to automotive
What is bonded sand aluminum casting? Bonded sand aluminum casting involves heating aluminum to molten temperatures and pouring it into molds of a specific size, shape, material, and design. Bonded sand molds are commonly used to complete the process, accounting for roughly 60% of aluminum castings worldwide. It is important
Investment Casting Basics introduces learners to the terminology, equipment, and processing steps associated with metal investment casting. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!
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The Castings: Foundry Cleaning Room Equipment course gives foundry employees and other interested individuals basic knowledge of the tools and equipment most commonly used in foundry cleaning rooms to clean castings and remove excess metal. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!
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Casting Chronicles The history of humanity is defined by man’s relationship with the material world. Man’s ability to make tools from metals has changed our historical trajectory. A copper frog from Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) dating back to 3200 BCE is the oldest known casting. Farm tools made of cast iron
Thousands of years ago duplicate metal structures were cast from an original sculpture by the lost-wax casting process. Investment casting is one of the oldest metal-forming techniques based on this lost-wax casting process. A beeswax pattern is coated with refractory ceramic material, which then hardens and takes the shape of the casting.
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THORS eLearning Solutions has been a provider of tools to help students and employers in the manufacturing industry bridge knowledge gaps for the past 10+ years. We can help you succeed on the next step of your journey of success, from college to industry readiness. We asked members of our
Workplace accidents, fatal and tragic, make headlines and fade away from our collective consciousness after their shelf-life in the news cycle; the less-grievous ones rarely gain media attention, nevertheless, they are commonplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines workplace accidents as, “an unplanned event that results in personal
