1. The pattern is placed on the floor to start the sand moulding process

2. The sand in mixed with sodium silicate and placed around the bottom edge to create a joint line

3. Iron boxes are placed around the pattern and the sand is compacted around

4. The top box is placed with the spaces for the runner and rises then the sand is filled to the top

5. Using a crane the mould is lifted and turned to revel the underside

6. More iron boxes are placed and sand is to be placed and filled

7. The mould is taken apart using a crane

8. The sand mould is revealed with the shape of the pattern now in the sand

9. The sand mould is revealed showing the negative mould pattern

10. The sand mould is coated with graphite to protect the mould from the hat of the molten metal

11. All the sides of the mould are coated

12. The mould is carefully placed back together using the crane

13. The mould starts to take the shape leaving the space for the metal to flow

14. The top box is coated with graphite and the access holes where the metal will flow are cleaned

15. The mould is closed and weighted to stop any movement during pouring

16. The metal is taken from the furnace once molten, using a crane and ladle

17. The molten metal is poured into the mould with great care