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23 January 1999page first published

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Lowering the mold The mold is within the centrifuge

The prepared mold is now placed within a centrifuge. Once the lid of the machine is closed, the centrifuge will begin to rapidly spin the mold. This creates a force similar to gravity, which will help pull the molten metal throughout the mold.

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