Evolution of Metal Casting Technologies A Historical Perspective

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Series:
SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
Author:
Muhammad Azhar Khan, Anwar Khalil Sheikh, Bilal Suleiman Al-Shaer
ISBN:
9783319466330
Related ISBNs:
9783319466323
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2018-09-30
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2017
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Technology