Principles of Metal Casting, 3rd Edition

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

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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

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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

Index