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In simplified terms, a foundry is a factory where castings are produced by melting metal, pouring liquid metal into a mold, then allowing it to solidify. Even if you have never been to a foundry, or even know what one looks like, you are surrounded by the metal castings they produce.
Reliance Foundry delivers the highest-quality stock and custom-designed products for architectural site furnishings, traffic management and industrial applications. Reliance Foundry has built upon a long lasting tradition of metal casting expertise to become an award-winning supplier for high-profile and everyday needs across North America.
Investment casting, sand casting, continuous casting, die casting—how does a designer what casting method is right for their product? Learn about the different method of metal casting, including die-, sand-, and investment casting.
Foundry pattern making is a skilled craft that can require both the abilities of a carpenter and the knowledge of a metallurgist. Read more about both wood and wax patterns, and how a patternmaker determines the success of a casting.
This series follows a cast iron or steel product through the metal casting process in a traditional foundry. Iron melts at 2750°F and steel at 2500°F. Casting is the process of creating metal objects by pouring liquid metal into molds, where it cools and hardens into the mold’s shape.
Bench casting exemplifies the fusion of artistic expression with practical functionality. Drawing from time-honored metal casting methods, metal cast benches and frames offer a diverse array of designs that embody both form and function.
Learn how castings get “into fine fettle” during the processes of shakeout, cleaning, and machining that occur after a casting is poured and cooled. These detailed steps bring the casting to its final shape.
Explore the Art of Bench Casting as it merges artistic flair with practical design. Learn how metal bench frames are crafted for durability and aesthetic appeal, shaping public spaces and architectural landmarks.
Peek into the factory: see how tools, propellers, and other metal parts are produced in a foundry in our beginner’s guide to metal casting.
Casting is a versatile technique where molten metal is poured into a mold to create a specific shape. This process is ideal for producing complex shapes and intricate details, making it perfect for custom-designed bollards and artistic installations.