Overview of Principles of Metal Casting Book

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 defectsTable 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 Charts

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Book Binding :

Paperback

Language :

English

Number of Pages :

816 pages

ISBN - 10 :

9339218167

Principles of Metal Casting Published On :

1 Jul 2017

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Brand McGraw Hill Education
Reference BKDPSBU_9789339218164
Availability date: 2017-11-12
Condition New product