Foundry Technology


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Foundry Technology


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Introduction; Liquid Metals and the Gating of Castings; Solidification 1 -- Crystallization and the development of cast structure; Solidification 2 -- the Feeding of Castings; The Moulding Material -- Properties, Preparation and Testing; Defects in Castings; Quality Assessment and Control; Casting Design; Production Techniques 1 -- the Manufacture of Sand Castings; Mould Production; Melting and Casting; Finishing Operations; Production Techniques 2 -- Shell, Investment and Die Casting Techniques; Production Techniques 3 -- Further Casting techniques; Environmental Protection, Health and Safety; Appendix; Index.










Principles of Metal Casting


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Complete Casting Handbook


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Complete Casting Handbook is the result of a long-awaited update, consolidation and expansion of expert John Campbell's market-leading casting books into one essential resource for metallurgists and foundry professionals who design, specify or manufacture metal castings. The first single-volume guide to cover modern principles and processes in such breadth and depth whilst retaining a clear, practical focus, it includes: A logical, two-part structure, breaking the contents down into casting metallurgy and casting manufacture Established, must-have information, such as Campbell's '10 Rules' for successful casting manufacture New chapters on filling system design, melting, molding, and controlled solidification techniques, plus extended coverage of a new approach to casting metallurgy Providing in-depth casting knowledge and process know-how, from the noteworthy career of an industry-leading authority, Complete Casting Handbook delivers the expert advice needed to help you make successful and profitable castings. Long-awaited update, consolidation and expansion of expert John Campbell's market-leading casting books into one essential handbook Separated into two parts, casting metallurgy and casting manufacture, with extended coverage of casting alloys and new chapters on filling system design, melting, moulding and controlled solidification techniques to compliment the renowned Campbell '10 Rules' Delivers the expert advice that engineers need to make successful and profitable casting decisions




Directional Solidification of Steel Castings


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Directional Solidification of Steel Castings summarizes the results of a large number of investigations, mostly scientific in character, on the directional solidification of steel castings. The influence of design on the technical possibilities of producing casting in the foundry is examined. Diagrams, simple basic rules, and formulae are provided, along with many practical examples. This book is comprised of 16 chapters and begins with an introduction to the technical and psychological aspects of steel casting before turning to a discussion of the influence of shape and dimensions on the time it takes for castings to solidify. The thermal gradient, feeder heads, and cavities in steel castings are then considered. In particular, the effect of the thermal gradient on solidification and feeding range are examined. Methods for increasing the thermal gradient in the casting are described, including the use of mold heating pads, breaker cores or Washburn cores; external cooling (iron chills); cooling fins; internal chills; and exothermic pads. Cavities in steel castings which are commonly mistaken for true shrinkage cavities are also analyzed. This monograph is particularly suitable for foundry managers, foremen, technicians, casting designers, and students.




Metal Casting: Principles And Practice


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In This Book, The Topics/Syllabus Adequately Cover Metal Casting Subject In The Courses Of Mechanical, Production And Metallurgy Branches For B.E., B.Tech. As Well As Production And Industrial Metallurgy For M.Tech.With His Direct Experience In Metal Casting Industry And Teaching Academics The Author Attempts To Bridge The Gap Existing Between Essential Theory In Books And Vital Practical Applications In Industry.It Contains All The Molding Processes Normally Used With Details Of Ingredient Testing,Different Stages Of Casting Production Essential Theory Of Gating And Risering, As Well Asfinishing, Inspection And Quality Control.Over 80 Line Sketches Facilitate Easy Understanding. Information Given Through Over 20 Tables Help Easy Comprehension, Comparison And Remembrance. Exhaustive Examples Of Specific Components Normally Made By Casting Process Help To Build Confidence When Entering Industry. Over 200 Technical Books And Research Papers Upto May 1996 Are Referred. Examples Of Working Computer Programs Given, Form The Basis For Modern Practice-Oriented Projects In Final Year.For Practising Engineers, Managers And Entrepreneurs, This Book Provides Useful Theory And Practical Aspects On Foundry Management. Exhaustive Treatment Of Critical Gating & Risering With Many Industry Examples, Practical Solutions To Melting Problems, Casting Defects Analysis Through Cause-Effect Diagrams Will Be Very Useful. Essential Information. On Energy Conservation And Environmental Pollution Control Is Also Given In The Last Chapter.




Foundry Engineering


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This book covers the science, engineering, and current art of the creation of metalcastings. Basic theory on gating design, solidification, and risering are presented. The metallurgy and processing of aluminum, cast iron, and steel are covered.