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What is a mold in manufacturing?
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A mold is a hollow block that determines the shape of the finished product. It can be made out of a variety of materials, the most popular being aluminum, steel, alloys, and copper.
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Vintage Wood Industrial Mold, c. 1880
Located in Napa, CA
Large, handcrafted Industrial mold. Used in sand casting processes to create Industrial machine
Category
Antique 19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Contemporary American Modern Industrial Mold Painted Wood Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American abstract sculpture constructed from industrial molds and painted wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Eight Painted Industrial Molds Cog Wheels Wall Sculptures
Located in Miami, FL
Eight Painted Industrial Molds Cog Wheels Wall Sculptures
Offered for sale is a group of 8
Category
20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects
Materials
Sheet Metal
British Colonial Industrial Mold as Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Wooden colonial industrial mold as coffee table with metal base.
This piece is a part of Brendan
Category
20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Industrial Mold, Early 20th Century
Located in Weesp, NL
A large sculptural art / Industrial piece.
Unique and stylish decoration.
Measurements: H 70
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Large Industrial Ovular Mold on Stand, 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Industrial Mold in an ovular egg shape, executed in wood (with a handsome patina) and
Category
20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal