Principles of Metal Casting (Hardcover, 3)

1: Introduction History of Casting; Foundry Industry 2: Patterns Introduction to Patternmaking; Types of Patterns; Pattern Allowances; Function of Patterns; Core Boxes; Rapid Prototyping; Application of CAD to Pattern and Core Making 3: Casting Processes Reusable Molds; Molds that are destroyed after making castings; Green Sand Process; Cores 4: Solidification of Metals Freezing of Pure Materials; Freezing of Alloys; Other Properties Related to Solidification 5: Gating & Risering of Castings Gating System; Design of Gating System; Risers 6: Casting Process Solidification Casting Process Simulation 7: Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys Physical Metallurgy; Melting & Melt Handling; Casting Characteristics; Heat Treatment; Mechanical and Physical Properties; Post Casting Operations Ch. 8: Copper & Copper Alloys Physical Metallurgy; Melting & Melt Handling; Heat Treatment; Mechanical & Physical Properties; Post Casting Ops Ch. 9: Magnesium & Magnesium Alloys Physical Metallurgy; Melting & Melt Handling; Heat Treatment; Mechanical and Physical Properties Ch. 10: Zinc & Zinc Alloys Physical Metallurgy; Melting & Melt Handling; Mechanical/ Physical Properties Ch. 11: Cast Iron Melting and Melt Handling; Change Materials; Pouring Practices; Solid State Transformation; Post Casting Foundry Operations; Mechanical and Physical Properties; Casting Design Considerations Ch. 12: Steel Castings Physical Metallurgy; Melting & Pouring of Steel; Heat Treatment; Post Casting Operations; Machining and Welding; Nondestructive Examinations; Troubleshooting Ch. 13: Cleaning and Inspection Cleaning Operations & Equipment; Inspection of Castings Ch. 14: Casting Defects Defect Analysis; Processing Cycle and Defect Formation; Root Cause Evaluation; Corrective Actions; Scrap Reporting; Typical Defect Analysis Charts