Sand and die casting foundry. Molten metal (yellow glow) being used to cast metal parts from sand moulds at a foundry. This manufacturing method invol

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Sand and die casting foundry. Molten metal (yellow glow) being used to cast metal parts from sand moulds at a foundry. This manufacturing method involves pouring molten metal into moulds to cast shapes that would be difficult to produce by other means. The mould (or die) here consists of sand or clay, moulded to form the required shape. Photographed in London, UK.

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Photo credit: © ALASTAIR PHILIP WIPER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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