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Topic: How Do They Make Cast Iron Frames in Pianos?  (Read 1947 times)

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How Do They Make Cast Iron Frames in Pianos?
on: October 01, 2016, 01:31:54 PM
Every piano has one. It is the backbone to structural integrity. It’s also what gives a piano most of its weight. What is it? Commonly called the frame, harp or plate, this iron mass in the piano withstands the 19+ tons of string tension. Read this month's blog on how they cast iron frames for pianos. https://pianopricepoint.com/casting-iron-piano-frames/