<p>Casting is a heritage process that requires a high level of proficiency. Practical teaching of foundry processes in engineering institutions presents inherent challenges due to the nature of the casting process, which demands physical interactive with bulky equipment and precise handling. While such hands-on training is essential for developing hard manufacturing skills, students often struggle to fully comprehend the underlying concepts and sequential intricacies during traditional practical sessions. This study presents the development of a virtual simulation laboratory that complements the traditional learning of foundry processes and enhances conceptual understanding but does not intend to replace physical laboratories. It aims at boosting the interest of amateur engineers in the art and science of casting. By providing self-paced learning and 24/7 access, students have flexibility to repeat experiments as needed, ensuring thorough comprehension. The interactive virtual laboratory simulator addresses the challenge of casting, often referred to as a “blind process,” by offering a more engaging and transparent learning environment. This paper presents a brief overview of the experiments incorporated in the virtual laboratory. Comparative evaluation has been listed with virtual laboratory (VL) being a problem solver to the drawbacks of physical laboratory (PL). Left tailed t-test is performed on students (<i>N</i> = 80) to check the efficacy of the virtual laboratory. The reliability of the results was further verified using Cronbach’s reliability test, which yielded the alpha value of 0.84 for virtual laboratories, demonstrating its robustness in addressing the limitations of traditional physical laboratories.</p>