Metal Casting & Foundry
Precision Lost-Wax Casting
This project demonstrates high-detail reproduction using the lost-wax method. The final brass-alloy medallion shows intricate textures and aging achieved through precise temperature control and post-pour patina work.
Detail Inspection: Cast Medallion
Finished Brass-Alloy Piece
Functional Mechatronics: 3D Print to Metal
Bridging the gap between rapid prototyping and industrial durability. I used 3D-printed PLA patterns to create sand molds for functional aluminum components, such as this adapter plate for a car project.
Prototyping: 3D Printed Pattern
Final Part: Cast Aluminum Flange
The Melt: Furnace & Smelting
Operating a propane-fired furnace to process raw scrap into clean aluminum ingots and final pours. Proper slag removal and degassing are essential for structural integrity.
Live Pour into Ingot Molds
Stack of Processed Aluminum Ingots
Lost Wax Casting
Sand Casting
Metallurgy
Refractory Science