Sand and die casting foundry. Workers preparing sand moulds (or dies) that are being used to cast metal parts at a foundry. This manufacturing method

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Sand and die casting foundry. Workers preparing sand moulds (or dies) that are being used to cast metal parts 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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