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Written by prominent industry experts, Principles of Metal Casting, Third Edition, addresses the latest advances in the field such as melting, casting processes, sand systems, alloy development, heat treatment and processing technologies. New chapters cover solidification modeling, casting defects and zinc and zinc alloys. Detailed photographs, illustrations, tables and equations are included throughout. Ideal for students and researchers in metallurgy and foundry science as well as foundry industry professionals, this authoritative guide provides all of the information needed to produce premium-quality castings.
Comprehensive coverage includes:
Patterns
Casting processes
Solidification of metals and alloys
Gating and risering of castings
Casting process simulation
Aluminum and aluminum alloys
Copper and copper alloys
Magnesium and magnesium alloys
Zinc and zinc alloys
Cast irons
Steel castings
Cleaning and inspection
Casting defects
Table of Contents:
Introduction History of Casting Foundry Industry
Patterns Introduction to Patternmaking Types of Patterns Pattern Allowances Function of Patterns Core Boxes Rapid Prototyping Application of CAD to Pattern and Core Making
Casting Processes Reusable Molds Molds that are destroyed after making castings Green Sand Process Cores
Solidification of Metals Freezing of Pure Materials Freezing of Alloys Other Properties Related to Solidification
Gating & Risering of Castings Gating System Design of Gating System Risers
Casting Process Solidification Casting Process Simulation
Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys Physical Metallurgy Melting & Melt Handling Casting Characteristics Heat Treatment Mechanical and Physical Properties Post Casting Operations
Copper & Copper Alloys Physical Metallurgy Melting & Melt Handling Heat Treatment Mechanical & Physical Properties Post Casting Ops
Magnesium & Magnesium Alloys Physical Metallurgy Melting & Melt Handling Heat Treatment Mechanical and Physical Properties
Zinc & Zinc Alloys Physical Metallurgy Melting & Melt Handling Mechanical/ Physical Properties
Cast Iron Melting and Melt Handling Change Materials Pouring Practices Solid State Transformation Post Casting Foundry Operations Mechanical and Physical Properties Casting Design Considerations
Steel Castings Physical Metallurgy Melting & Pouring of Steel Heat Treatment Post Casting Operations Machining and Welding Nondestructive Examinations Troubleshooting
Cleaning and Inspection Cleaning Operations & Equipment Inspection of Castings
Casting Defects Defect Analysis Processing Cycle and Defect Formation Root Cause Evaluation Corrective Actions Scrap Reporting Typical Defect Analysis ChartsISBN - 9789339218164
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