Pattern Making for the Foundry - The Basics You Need to Know

Learn the essential basics of pattern making for metal casting in foundries through this comprehensive 41-minute video. Explore key concepts including draft, avoiding sharp corners, scaling for shrinkage, and achieving smooth surfaces. Examine examples of both amateur and professional patterns, and gain insights into various types such as simple, split, core, pulley, and grip patterns. Discover the intricacies of shrinkage compensation and understand how to create effective patterns for successful metal casting projects.

Intro
Simple Patterns
A Simple Pattern
Shrink
Split Patterns
Core Patterns
Pulley Patterns
Grip Patterns
Summary