Evolution of metal casting technologies : a historical perspective / Muhammad Azhar Ali Khan, Anwar Khalil Sheikh, Bilal Suleiman Al-Shaer.
2017
TS236
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Title
Evolution of metal casting technologies : a historical perspective / Muhammad Azhar Ali Khan, Anwar Khalil Sheikh, Bilal Suleiman Al-Shaer.
ISBN
9783319466330 (electronic book)
331946633X (electronic book)
3319466321
9783319466323
331946633X (electronic book)
3319466321
9783319466323
Published
Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (v, 43 pages) : illustrations.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-46633-0 doi
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TS236
Dewey Decimal Classification
671.2
620.11
620.11
Summary
This book provides an overview of metal casting technologies starting from its historical evolution to casting design strategies that are being followed today in foundries and other metal casting industries. The details of most of the casting processes and their applications are also included for completeness. Foundry practices such as mold materials and molding techniques, pattern making and cores, furnaces, pouring, cleaning and heat treatment etc. are discussed in detail. Finally, current practices in casting design are demonstrated. Further developments in the field through computational methods and virtual reality are also described.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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SpringerBriefs in applied science and technology.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Historical Evolution of Metalcasting
Foundry Practices
Casting Defects
Design Considerations in Metal Casting
Conclusions.
Historical Evolution of Metalcasting
Foundry Practices
Casting Defects
Design Considerations in Metal Casting
Conclusions.