He has a number of metalworking tools designed to melt metal using a microwave, and in this video he uses them to make a usable aluminum pencil with a graphite core. Before getting to the ...

We all know the basics of how metal casting works, a metal is heated up to melting point and the resulting liquid metal is poured into a mold. When the metal sets, it assumes the shape of the mold.

produce and test a wide range of cast metals and cast metal matrix composites. Our facilities and equipment allow students to understand the following melting, molding and casting processes, which are ...

Facilities that support melting and casting of metals; including simulation ... Induction melting uses a magnetic field to create a flow of electrons in a conductive metal, creating resistance, which ...

According to PNNL, the solid phase alloying process converts aluminum scrap blended with copper, zinc and magnesium into ...

Applications: Aluminum production; Foundry or metal casting; Iron & Steel Making; Nickel / Superalloy; Precious / Red Metal; Titanium, zirconium or reactive; Chromium ...

The casting process involves high heat, precision, and craftsmanship to produce these heavy-duty pots. From melting the metal to the final shaping, each step is carefully executed to create a ...

PNLL researchers upcycle metal scrap - using 'solid phase alloying' - into high-value alloys for different manufacturing methods.