Difference between revisions of "Aluminium Casting"
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== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
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| − | * Foam/Piepschuim | + | * Foam/Piepschuim/PLA? |
* Scrap Aluminum | * Scrap Aluminum | ||
* Foundry | * Foundry | ||
| + | * Sand | ||
* ... | * ... | ||
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* Metal can for keeping the fuel/coal | * Metal can for keeping the fuel/coal | ||
* Metal can for the aluminium | * Metal can for the aluminium | ||
| − | * ... | + | * ... |
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
Revision as of 23:02, 21 November 2013
| Projects | |
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| Participants | Webmind |
| Skills | metal work |
| Status | Planning |
| Niche | Mechanics |
| Purpose | Education |
Learn how to cast aluminium using lost foam casting.
Requirements
- Metal cans
- Foam/Piepschuim/PLA?
- Scrap Aluminum
- Foundry
- Sand
- ...
Foundry
- Fan
- Metal can for transporting air
- Metal can for keeping the fuel/coal
- Metal can for the aluminium
- ...
Resources
- http://www.buildyouridea.com/foundry/lost_foam_howto/lost_foam_howto.html
- http://www.submarineboat.com/casting_aluminum.htm
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE40ZvEHRyw
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfI7oA1VY78
- http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/
- http://diydrones.com/group/diydrones-cnc-project/forum/topics/aluminum-foundry-for-casting-small-parts
- http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-foundry-and-sand-cast-aluminum/?ALLSTEPS
