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Hey everyone! I've been looking into getting a new water bottle, and I stumbled upon these 17 oz stainless steel ones. They see pretty durable and sustainable. Anyone below using one? How's your practice been?

I've been using a 17 oz stainless steel water bottle for a while now, and I have to say, it's been great! The longevity is top-notch. I've dropped it a few times, and there's not a dent or scratch on it.

That sounds breathtaking! I've been taking into consideration switching to stainless steel for environmental motives. How is the mass of the bottle? Is it effortless to carry around?

Yeah, I'm also fascinated in knowing about the weight. I've experienced some heavy water bottles in the past, and they can be a pain to lug around all day.

I've got a 17 oz stainless steel bottle, and I've found the weight to be only exact. It's robust enough that it doesn't feel flimsy, but not so heavy that it's cumbersome to carry around.

One thing I'm curious on is the casting procedure for those bottles. Does any person know how they're made? Are there any advantages to stainless steel casting finished other materials?

I'm not entirely sure on the casting method, but I do know that stainless steel is known for its intensity and resistance to corrosion, which makes it a really good choice for water bottles. Possibly somebody else here has more insight into the manufacturing procedure.

I did a little bit of research on this recently. Stainless steel water bottles are usually made using a method known as investment casting, where a wax design of the bottle is created and then coated in ceramic. Once the ceramic is hardened, the wax is melted away, leaving behind a hollow ceramic mold. Molten stainless steel is then poured into the mold and enable to cool, resulting in the final bottle condition.

That's fascinating! Thanx for sharing. It sounds like a pretty sophisticated procedure. Does the investment casting contribute to the overall longevity of the bottle?

Absolutely! Precision casting allows for exact shaping and a uniform thickness, which enhances the strength of the bottle. plus, stainless steel itself is inherently durable and durable.