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Screw-mold′ing.

1. A process of molding screws in sand for casting. In Fig. 4736, a plain cylindrical mold is first made, and afterward the thread is formed by screwing a pattern-screw through the mold.

2. A process of making sheet-metal screws for collars or caps by pressure upon a former. See screw-cap.

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