The goods manufactured at Moradabad have lighter weight in comparison with the metal goods manufactured elsewhere. The light weight is achieved by pealing of the extra metal from inner side of the good. Sand casting technique is used for giving shape to the goods. Electroplating technique is used for changing surface properties. Mostly, the items are made using the alloys and in alloys, brass with 60% copper and 40% zinc is the main alloy. Since most of the export is order based, the order comes with prescribed designs. The artisans are experts in executing all kind of designs.