Developments in Rapid Casting

Title: Developments in Rapid Casting
Author: Graham Tromans
ISBN: 186058390 / 9781860583902
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 132
Publisher: Wiley
Year: 2004
Availability: Out of Stock

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Rapid Casting and its various techniques has fast become an indispensible part of modern manufacturing. Developments in rapid casting are the result of shorter lead-time demands just as increasingly shorter lead-time demands are the result of rapid casting. This cyclical relationship has meant that the exciting developments and evolution of rapid casting techniques is truly enduring. This important publication highlights the most up-to-date developments in rapid casting from academia and industry alike. Contributions from authoritative authors come together to form this comprehensive collection of discussions and case studies.

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Foreword
Automotive Engineer Editor`s Foreword

Chapter 1 : Overview of Rapid Casting Processes
Chapter 2 : Review of Potential Rapid Tooling Techniques for Magnesium Die-casting Applications
Chapter 3 : Rapid Tooling for Magnesium Die-cast Components – An Investigation into Innovative Technologies and Processes for Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
Chapter 4 : Rapid Tooling for Aluminium Die-cast Components – An Investigation into EOS DMLs 20 µm Tooling Inserts for a ‘Clutch Housing’ for Dyson
Chapter 5 : Rapid Route for Investment Casting
Chapter 6 : The Use of QuickCast™ and Investment Casting for the Production of Novel A-posts for a Functional Safety Concept Car
Chapter 7 : Rapid Prototyping with Vacuum Investment Casting
Chapter 8 : Direct Shell Sand Rapid Prototyping
Chapter 9 : Direct Shell Production Casting (DSPC)

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