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Centrifugal casting (silversmithing)
Casting technique where a small mould is poured, then spun on the end of an arm
Casting technique where a small mould is poured, then spun on the end of an arm
silversmithing
In silversmithing, centrifugal casting is a casting technique where a small mould is poured, then spun on the end of an arm. The centrifugal force thus generated encourages a successful pour.
Processes
Centrifugal casting, or centrifuging,Efunda site page with centrifugal casting fundamentals is used as a means of casting small, detailed parts or jewelry.{{cite book
For casting of small parts using hot metal, a disk shaped mold is contained within a rotating drum, and molten metal is poured into the center.
Machinery
Many machines are available which can perform centrifugal casting, and they are relatively simple to construct. All that is required is an arm which rotates with an adequate amount of centrifugal force, a container on the end of said arm to hold both a mold and the material to be cast into the mold.
References
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