Title: Principles of Metal Casting, 3rd Edition Author: Mahi Sahoo, Sam Sahu ISBN: 0071789758 / 9780071789752 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 832 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Year: 2014 Availability: 45-60 days
Description
Contents
The definitive metal casting resource--fully updated
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
Preface
Chapter 1 : IntroductionHistory of Casting; Foundry Industry Chapter 2 : PatternsIntroduction to Patternmaking; Types of Patterns; Pattern Allowances; Function of Patterns; Core Boxes; Rapid Prototyping; Application of CAD to Pattern and Core Making Chapter 3 : Casting ProcessesReusable Molds; Molds that are destroyed after making castings; Green Sand Process; Cores Chapter 4 : Solidification of MetalsFreezing of Pure Materials; Freezing of Alloys; Other Properties Related to Solidification Chapter 5 : Gating & Risering of CastingsGating System; Design of Gating System; Risers Chapter 6 : Casting Process SolidificationCasting Process Simulation Chapter 7 : Aluminum & Aluminum AlloysPhysical Metallurgy; Melting & Melt Handling; Casting Characteristics; Heat Treatment; Mechanical and Physical Properties; Post Casting Operations Chapter 8 : Copper & Copper AlloysPhysical Metallurgy; Melting & Melt Handling; Heat Treatment; Mechanical & Physical Properties; Post Casting Ops Chapter 9 : Magnesium & Magnesium AlloysPhysical Metallurgy; Melting & Melt Handling; Heat Treatment; Mechanical and Physical Properties Chapter 10 : Zinc & Zinc AlloysPhysical Metallurgy; Melting & Melt Handling; Mechanical/ Physical Properties Chapter 11 : Cast IronMelting and Melt Handling; Change Materials; Pouring Practices; Solid State Transformation; Post Casting Foundry Operations; Mechanical and Physical Properties; Casting Design Considerations Chapter 12 : Steel CastingsPhysical Metallurgy; Melting & Pouring of Steel; Heat Treatment; Post Casting Operations; Machining and Welding; Nondestructive Examinations; Troubleshooting Chapter 13 : Cleaning and InspectionCleaning Operations & Equipment; Inspection of Castings Chapter 14 : Casting DefectsDefect Analysis; Processing Cycle and Defect Formation; Root Cause Evaluation; Corrective Actions; Scrap Reporting; Typical Defect Analysis Charts