The production of a one-piece component from molten metal poured into the cavity of a mould which may be of sand, steel, plaster or cuttlefish ‘bone’ and the use of low-melting point metals.

Controlling the fumes from casting.

Controlling the fumes from the bonding together of two pieces of metal, the joint being created by a layer of molten alloy, the flow of which is assisted by a flux.

The creation of a joint between the faces of sheet metal components or between wires and terminals using molten solder with a flux.