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Quiz: Know the Metals!

Aug. 29, 2023

It's time to define some of the terminology of metalcasting, starting with the metals that are cast. Or, more specifically, to establish a baseline understanding of the metals that foundries and diecasters choose to fulfill their work assignments – and what details make those material choices suitable to particular applications.