<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">core pins</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>sculpture components</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>core nail</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>core pin</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>core rod</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Metal rods, nails, or wire that is embedded in both the core and the outer mold of a cast that serves to secure the core in place during a pour. Core pins have traditionally been made of copper alloys, iron, or steel, and today are generally made of stainless steel. ]]></note></mads>