GUIDE 03
Casting
Lost-PLA and investment casting, sand casting, and the feed system that makes a sound cast.
What this guide covers
- Investment / lost-wax
- Lost-PLA
- Sand casting
- Sprue, gate, runner, riser
- Shrinkage allowance
- Burnout
- Patternmaking
The full, image-led walkthrough of this guide is being written. Below are the standard library parts it uses — free, engineering-grade, ready to drop into your CAD.
Library parts used in this guide
Key terms