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Preparing the design The Process

Pattern Making
From the design, provided by an engineer or designer, a craftsperson called a patternmaker produces a master of the object to be produced, using wood, plaster or plastic. -> More about Pattern Making

Sand Moulding
A multi-part moulding box is prepared to receive the pattern and are filled with moist sand. Moulding boxes are made in segments that may be latched to each other.-> More about Sand Moulding

Pouring Casting
Molten metal is poured into the mould and allowed to cool. The mould is broken apart ant the cast metal is sent for finishing.-> more about Casting

Finishing
The cast metal is then refined through a combination of hammer peening, shot peening, polishing, forging, plating, rough grinding, machine grinding or machining.-> more about Finishing