The subject matter of this blog is the Steel Industry and Railroading. Most of the posts deal with my attempt to model an integrated steel mill in HO scale, however, there will also be posts on real railroading and the real steel industry as well as other industries, and for that matter, general topics, that interest me.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
By-PRODUCTS PLANT Part - 13
I guess this post could go under multiple titles but for now I am building these valves for the by-products plant, although they could be used throughout the mill. Basically I need a ton and a half of gate valves in 1/2" through 3/8". The valve shown in the photos is from the Thomas Coke Works. It has a smooth housing unlike many valves with external reinforcing. A master was carefully made and a mold form built. The photo shows the 1/2" valve with half the mold rubber poured.
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Hi,
Very interesting to see all casting process. And find out what materials were used.
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