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Casting requires that you apply a substance to a solid object in order to duplicate a shape. =) hi! Molding requires that you manipulate a substance so that you are literally creating a shape

Molds are formed as empty spaces left in a rock when the soft parts of the organism decay and the hard parts are dissolved by chemicals. The mold takes the same shape as the organism.

Cast, also known as filled-in molds, are formed when the mold is filled in another material forming a cast that has the same shape as the original organism.

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Cavity in rock made when an organism decayed?

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What is the differnce between a cast and a mold?

A MOLD is used to make a cast.


What is the difference between a mold and a cast?

A mold is used when you pour liquid material that hardens to a certain shape. Plastics parts for example are molded. Hot plastic is injected into a mold then cooled thus creating the finished part. The mold is designed in the shape of what you want the finished piece to look like. A cast is created in layers or liquid is poured into a mold to make a cast such as an animal foot.


What is the difference between rot and mold?

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How can you model a cast fossil and its mold?

To model a cast fossil and its mold, you can first create a mold by placing a soft material, like clay or silicone, around a replica of the fossil or an object that resembles it. Once the mold is set, remove the original object, leaving a hollow impression. Then, pour a casting material, such as plaster or resin, into the mold to create the cast fossil. This process captures both the external shape and details of the original object, illustrating the relationship between the mold and the cast.


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What is the difference between a Cast Hoop and Triple Flange hoop?


What is the difference between cast car rims and forged ones?

Forged car rims are made with a lot heat and a lot of pressure. they are basically pressed into a mold and thus forged rims are about 300% stronger then cast. Also less metal can be used for forged so the rim is lighter. Cast rims are either poured into a mold and let cooled or the molten liquid is vaccumed into a mold, this allows for less air bubbles around the edges. So forged rims are lighter and stronger then cast rims.


How is the mold like the cast?

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A cast can form only after the formation of a?

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Difference between die casting and sand casting?

Sand Casting-is a cast part produced by forming a mold with the help of a model or pattern pressed into a sand mixture and then removed. Die Casting- is the process of forcing molten metal under high pressure into mold cavities (which are machined into dies).


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