Metal Casting for Beginners

Are you a metal work enthusiast, want to start a hobby/career around it, occupy your free time, make some bucks out of it and metal casting is your method of choice but you do not know how to go about it without making costly mistakes?
And are you looking for an easy to follow, step-by-step guide that will show you how to get started in metal casting?
If you’ve answered YES,
Let this book take the uncertainty away and uncover all you need to know about metal casting!
Metal casting may seem like a risky and complicated endeavor when you don’t know what you are doing or when you don’t know what to use. However, the truth is that when you have the right guidance, you can actually create impressive pieces through metal casting!
The fact that you are reading this is evidence you want a beginner guide on how to start metal casting and make irresistible pieces…
But your mind is still swirling with unanswered questions…
Where do you even start – Isn’t it too risky?
What do you need and is this something you can do at home?
What important steps/processes do you need to understand to execute metal casting?
How do you ensure the pieces produced are of great quality?
These and other related questions that bother you have been adequately addressed in this book so keep reading to know how you can get started on your metal casting and make the best out of it!
More specifically, you will learn:

The basics of metal casting, including its applications and importance in our daily lives

A detailed step-by-step metal casting process, including the ins and outs of pattern making, molding, melting and pouring, shaking out and cleaning, heat treatment and inspection

Metal casting terminologies you need to know before you start

The ins and outs of the various metal casting methods that you can use including die casting, permanent casting, continuous casting, slush casting and also the factors you need to consider before you choose a casting method

The materials and tools you need in metal casting

A step-by-step guide on how to make metal casting at home

Metal casting defects you need to be aware of

And much more!

Even if you have not tried metal casting before and you want to or you simply want to understand metal casting to expand your knowledge without necessarily venturing into metal casting, you will find this book very informative and actionable!