Principles of Metal Casting, Third Edition /
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New York, N.Y. :
McGraw-Hill Education,
[2014].
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Table of Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introduction
- Advantages of Casting Process
- The Foundry Industry
- Future of the Casting Industry
- Education and Training in the Foundry Industry
- References
- 2 Patterns
- Introduction
- Patternmaking
- CAD CAM
- CNC Machined Foundry Tooling
- Pattern Materials
- Pattern Coatings and Release Agents
- Rapid Prototyping
- Types of Patterns
- Pattern Allowances
- Functions of Patterns
- Core Boxes
- References
- 3 Casting Processes
- Introduction
- Foundry Equipment for Reusable Molds
- Single Use Molds
- Chemically Bonded Molds and Cores
- Loose Sand Processes
- Cores and Molding Aids
- Sand Reclamation
- References
- 4 Solidification of Metals and Alloys
- Introduction
- Distribution Coefficient and Constitutional Undercooling
- Freezing of a Pure Metal
- Freezing of Alloys
- Directional Solidification
- Other Forms of Solidification
- Other Casting Characteristics Related to the Freezing Mechanism
- References
- 5 Gating and Risering of Castings
- Definition of Runner System
- Runner System Design
- Types of Gates
- Design of Gating System
- Factors Involved in Runner System Design
- Bernoulli?s Theorem
- Choke Calculation
- Elimination of Slag and Dross
- Economy and Ease of Removal of Gates and Sprues
- Filtration
- Risers/Risering Systems
- Grouping of Castings
- Chills
- Special Conditions Arising from Joining Sections
- References
- 6 Casting Process Simulation
- Traditional Methods of Gating and Riser Design
- History of Casting Process Simulation
- The Basics
- The Simulation Methods
- Filling and Solidification Simulation
- Microstructure Prediction
- Stresses and Distortion
- Mechanical Properties
- Heat Treatment and Machining Process
- Sand Simulation
- Simulation as Development Tool
- Hardware
- Autonomous Optimization
- Further Reading
- 7 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
- Introduction
- Advantages of Aluminum Alloys
- Limitations
- Alloy Groups
- Alloying Principles
- Major Alloying Elements
- Minor Alloying Elements and Impurities
- Physical Metallurgy
- Structure Control
- Porosity
- Shrinkage Porosity
- Inclusions
- Degassing
- Drossing
- Melting and Melt Handling
- Casting Processes
- Heat Treatment
- Mechanical and Physical Properties
- Corrosion Resistance
- Postcasting Operations
- References
- 8 Copper and Copper Alloys
- Introduction
- Advantages of Copper Alloys
- Alloying Principles
- Minor Additions
- Alloying Systems and Specifications
- Bronzes
- Copper-Nickel Alloys
- Physical Metallurgy
- Heat Treatment
- Melting and Melt Handling
- Casting Processes
- Post-Casting Operations
- References.
- 9 Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys
- Introduction
- Magnesium Alloys
- Major Alloying Elements
- Minor Alloying Additions
- Impurities
- Alloy Groups
- Physical Metallurgy
- Casting Processes
- Heat Treatment
- Gas in Mg Alloys
- Melting and Melt Handling
- Mechanical and Physical Properties
- Alloys without Zirconium
- Alloys with Zirconium
- Die-Cast Alloys
- Creep-Resistant Alloys
- References
- 10 Zinc and Zinc Alloys
- Introduction
- Alloying Additions
- Types of Alloys
- Physical Metallurgy
- Heat Treatment
- Melting and Melt Handling
- Casting Processes
- Postcasting Operations
- Mechanical and Physical Properties
- References
- 11 Cast Irons
- Introduction
- Examples of Iron Castings
- Various Types of Cast Irons?Definitions
- Microstructures of Cast Irons
- Melting and Melt Handling of Cast Irons
- Graphitic Cast Irons
- Factors Affecting Solidification of Cast Irons
- Deleterious Graphite Shapes
- Alloying Elements
- Ladle Treatments Using Master Alloys
- Pure Magnesium Treatment Methods
- Solid-State Transformation
- Foundry Practice
- Postcasting Operations
- Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cast Irons
- References
- 12 Steel Castings
- Introduction
- Steel Melting in the Foundry
- Ellingham Diagram for Oxides
- Gating and Pouring Systems
- Risering Design
- Solidification Process
- Molds and Cores for Steel Castings
- Postcasting Processes
- Heat Treatment of Steel
- Alloy Steels
- Production Heat-Treating
- Nondestructive Testing
- Metallurgy of Cast Steel
- Control of Properties
- References
- 13 Cleaning and Inspection
- Cleaning Operations and Equipment
- Trimming and Sizing
- Grinding
- Casting Inspection
- References
- 14 Casting Defects
- Introduction
- Defect Identification
- Tools for Defect Analysis
- Key Casting Defects
- Sand
- Defects Typical on Ferrous Castings
- Defects Typical on Copper Castings
- Defects Typical on Aluminum Castings
- Defects Typical on Magnesium Castings
- References
- Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- X
- Y
- Z.