Watch the satisfying process of pouring plaster into a silicone mold for casting. From mixing to filling, see how smooth and ...

There exists a need for ever more accurate parts and products to be created, and to be created quickly and efficiently. One way of doing this is to use rapid prototyping technologies. Rapid ...

Adiprene C930, a low free methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) -based cast urethane from Lanxess, has been proven as an appropriate material for being processed via injection molding. Korean company ...

Today, gravity-fed permanent metal molds can produce near-net-shape parts from a variety of aluminum alloys. But it's up to the designer to makes sure it's both possible and profitable to use ...

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 tutorial on ...

We’ll admit that most of the Hackaday staff wouldn’t get too far on a skateboard, but that doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate the impressive DIY wheels that [Chris McCann] has managed to cast using 3D ...

As we look toward the second half of the 2020s, the casting and foundry industry is being reshaped by several key macro-trends. For a market leader like Taiyuan Simis, these shifts represent an ...

In any casting process it becomes tough to judge the exact cause of defects because they are quite perceptive in nature. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to identify the process parameters ...

As we move into the second half of the decade, the casting industry is being shaped by three transformative pillars. For a global leader like Taiyuan Simis, these trends represent both the challenge ...