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Volpedia/Games/Factorio/Machines/Foundry
FACTORIO / MACHINES

Foundry

Space Age: Vulcanus-linked metallurgical machine specializing in molten-metal production and advanced casting.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexSPACE AGE DLC
Original Volpedia editorial diagram, not an in-game machine screenshotOriginal Volpedia illustration
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Version-aware coverage — reviewed October 27, 2026. Factorio 2.1 became stable on October 23, 2026 and focuses on improvements rather than new planets. Space Age is a separate expansion: orbital platforms, quality tiers, Vulcanus, Fulgora, Gleba and Aquilo require that DLC. We do not invent precise recipe rates, map seeds or live balance statistics.
Practical advice: Build production around liquid-metal inputs and account for how foundry productivity changes ratios.
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How it works

Space Age: Vulcanus-linked metallurgical machine specializing in molten-metal production and advanced casting.

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Practical advice

Build production around liquid-metal inputs and account for how foundry productivity changes ratios.

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Mistakes to avoid

Using pre-expansion furnace math uncritically for foundry production.

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Volpedia is an independent fan reference, not affiliated with Wube Software. Factorio mechanics and recipes may change between versions, mods and base game versus Space Age. Content last reviewed October 27, 2026. Category illustrations are original Volpedia diagrams, not gameplay screenshots. Factorio trademarks belong to their owners. Research and provenance records are maintained internally.

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