Abstract: A process for making metal castings, comprising the steps of(a) preparing an alloy from at least two different metals;(b) forming the alloy into a powder;(c) optionally combining the powder with a lubricant and/or flux;(d) pressing the powder into pellets;(e) melting one or more of the pellets;(f) casting the molten alloy into the mold;(g) cooling the metal casting.This process allows for the production of alloy castings even from high melting poorly soluble metals. The use of pellets containing a lubricant and/or flux is preferred. In addition the pellets may contain deoxidizers, grain refiners, and/or oxidizers. The process is especially suitable for the manufacture of dental, jewelry and precision castings.