ASM Handbook
Casting
ASM International
Volume
15
ISBN electronic:
978-1-62708-187-0
Publication date:
2008
Volume 15 is a comprehensive reference on the principles and practice of metal casting, covering the fundamentals, process selection and parameters, and materials performance. It addresses molten metal processing, solidification behavior, molding, foundry practice, and casting properties. It also describes the equipment and procedures commonly used in casting operations, along with their advantages and limitations. In addition, the volume provides information on process modeling, quality assurance, shape casting, die casting, expandable-mold and centrifugal casting, high-pressure cast irons, and liquid metal handling procedures. For information on the print version of Volume 15, ISBN 978-0-87170-711-6, follow this link.
Casting
Edited by: Srinath Viswanathan, Diran Apelian, Raymond J. Donahue, Babu DasGupta, Michael Gywn, John L. Jorstad, Raymond W. Monroe, Mahi Sahoo, Thomas E. Prucha, Daniel Twarog
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v15.9781627081870
ISBN (electronic): 978-1-62708-187-0
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 2008
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Table of Contents
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Applications and Specification Guidelines
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History and Trends of Metal CastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByThomas E. Prucha;Thomas E. PruchaAmerican Foundry SocietySearch for other works by this author on:Daniel Twarog;Daniel TwarogNorth American Die Casting AssociationSearch for other works by this author on:Raymond W. MonroeRaymond W. MonroeSteel Founders' Society of AmericaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Casting Design Issues and Practices[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByH.W. StollH.W. StollNorthwestern UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:
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Principles of Liquid Metal Processing
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Thermodynamic Properties of Iron-Base AlloysView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByDoru M. Stefanescu;Doru M. StefanescuOhio State UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:
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Gases in MetalsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRichard J. Fruehan;Richard J. FruehanCarnegie Mellon UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:Prince N. AnyalebechiPrince N. AnyalebechiGrand Valley State UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:
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Inclusion-Forming ReactionsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByPaul K. TrojanPaul K. TrojanRevising authorUniversity of Michigan—Dearborn; and Richard Fruehan, Carnegie Mellon UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:
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Melting and Remelting
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Electric Arc Furnace Melting[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByJ.L. JorstadJ.L. JorstadJ.L.J. Technologies, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Cupola FurnacesView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByWilliam L. Powell;William L. PowellThyssenKrupp-WaupacaSearch for other works by this author on:Alan P. Druschitz;Alan P. DruschitzUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamSearch for other works by this author on:Jim FrostJim FrostACIPCO Melting DepartmentSearch for other works by this author on:
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Induction FurnacesView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRalph Y. PerkulRalph Y. PerkulRevising authorFoundry Solutions & Design LLCSearch for other works by this author on:
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Skull MeltingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByG. KeoughG. KeoughRevising authorConsarcSearch for other works by this author on:
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Electron Beam MeltingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByDavid W. TrippDavid W. TrippRevising authorTIMET,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Plasma Melting and HeatingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRobin Lampson;Robin LampsonRevising authorRetech SystemsSearch for other works by this author on:Todd TelferTodd TelferRevising authorRetech SystemsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Crucible FurnacesView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByGeorge GilesGeorge GilesMorgan Molten Metal SystemsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Molten Metal Processing and Handling
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Molten-Metal FiltrationView Chapter PDF LinkPDFBy;Robert P. PischelRobert P. PischelFOSECO Metallurgical Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Aluminum Fluxes and Fluxing PracticeView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRafael Gallo;Rafael GalloFoseco MetallurgicalSearch for other works by this author on:
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Modification of Aluminum-Silicon Alloys[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByG.K. SigworthG.K. SigworthAlcoa Primary MetalsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Grain Refinement of Aluminum Casting Alloys[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByG.K. Sigworth;G.K. SigworthAlcoa Primary MetalsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Refinement of the Primary Silicon Phase in Hypereutectic Aluminum-Silicon AlloysView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByJohn L. JorstadJohn L. JorstadJLJ Technologies, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Principles of Solidification
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Thermodynamics and Phase DiagramsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByUrsula R. KattnerUrsula R. KattnerNational Institute of Standards and TechnologySearch for other works by this author on:
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Nucleation Kinetics and Grain Refinement[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByJ.H. PerepezkoJ.H. PerepezkoUniversity of Wisconsin—MadisonSearch for other works by this author on:
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Transport Phenomena During SolidificationView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByJonathan A. DantzigJonathan A. DantzigUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSearch for other works by this author on:
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Plane Front SolidificationView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByWilfried KurzWilfried KurzEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne,SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Non-Plane Front SolidificationView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRohit Trivedi;Rohit TrivediAmes Laboratory, USDOE and Iowa State UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:Erin SunseriErin SunseriAmes Laboratory, USDOE and Iowa State UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:
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Eutectic Solidification—An IntroductionView Chapter PDF LinkPDFBySumanth ShankarSumanth ShankarMcMaster UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:
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Solidification of Eutectic Alloys: Aluminum-SiliconView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByM.M. MakhloufM.M. MakhloufWorcester Polytechnic InstituteSearch for other works by this author on:
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Solidification of Eutectic Alloys: Cast Iron[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByAndreas Bührig-Polackzek;Andreas Bührig-PolackzekGießerei-InstitutSearch for other works by this author on:Daniel dos SantosDaniel dos SantosGießerei-InstitutSearch for other works by this author on:
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MicrosegregationView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByHarold D. BrodyHarold D. BrodyUniversity of ConnecticutSearch for other works by this author on:
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MacrosegregationView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByChristoph BeckermannChristoph BeckermannUniversity of IowaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Interpretation and Use of Cooling Curves—Thermal AnalysisView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByH. FredrikssonH. FredrikssonThe Royal Institute of Technology,SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:
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X-Ray Imaging of Solidification Processes and Microstructure EvolutionView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRagnvald H. Mathiesen;Ragnvald H. MathiesenNorwegian University of Science and TechnologySearch for other works by this author on:Lars ArnbergLars ArnbergNorwegian University of Science and TechnologySearch for other works by this author on:
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The Oxide Film Defect: The BifilmView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByJohn CampbellJohn CampbellUniversity of Birmingham UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Castability—Fluidity and Hot TearingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByLars Arnberg;Lars ArnbergNorwegian University of Science and TechnologySearch for other works by this author on:Asbjørn MoAsbjørn MoSINTEF Materials and ChemistrySearch for other works by this author on:
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Semisolid Metal ProcessingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByQingyue Pan;Qingyue PanWorcester Polytechnic InstituteSearch for other works by this author on:Diran ApelianDiran ApelianWorcester Polytechnic InstituteSearch for other works by this author on:
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Rapid SolidificationView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByW.J. BoettingerW.J. BoettingerNational Institute of Standards and TechnologySearch for other works by this author on:
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Solidification During Casting of Metal-Matrix CompositesView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByPradeep Rohatgi;Pradeep RohatgiUniversity of Wisconsin—MilwaukeeSearch for other works by this author on:Benjamin Schultz;Benjamin SchultzUniversity of Wisconsin—MilwaukeeSearch for other works by this author on:Nikhil Gupta;Nikhil GuptaPolytechnic Institute of New York UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:Atef DaoudAtef DaoudCentral Metallurgical Research and Development InstituteSearch for other works by this author on:
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Solidification Research in MicrogravityView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByMartin E. GlicksmanMartin E. GlicksmanUniversity of FloridaSearch for other works by this author on:
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HomogenizationView Chapter PDF LinkPDFBySujoy Krishna ChaudhurySujoy Krishna ChaudhuryHoneywell International, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Heat TreatmentView Chapter PDF LinkPDFBySujoy Krishna ChaudhurySujoy Krishna ChaudhuryHoneywell International, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Hot Isostatic Pressing of CastingsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByStephen J. MashlStephen J. MashlBodycote HIP—North AmericaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Modeling and Analysis of Casting Processes
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Modeling of Transport Phenomena and ElectromagneticsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByMatthew John M. Krane;Matthew John M. KranePurdue UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:Vaughan R. Voller;Vaughan R. VollerUniversity of MinnesotaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Direct Modeling of Structure FormationView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByCh.-A. Gandin;Ch.-A. GandinEcole Nationale Superieure des Mines de ParisSearch for other works by this author on:I. SteinbachI. SteinbachRuhr-University BochumSearch for other works by this author on:
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Modeling of Microsegregation and MacrosegregationView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByD.R. Poirier;D.R. PoirierThe University of ArizonaSearch for other works by this author on:J.C. HeinrichJ.C. HeinrichUniversity of New MexicoSearch for other works by this author on:
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Modeling of Stress, Distortion, and Hot TearingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByBrian G. Thomas;Brian G. ThomasUniversity of Illinois (UIUC)Search for other works by this author on:Michel BelletMichel BelletCentre de Mise en Forme des Matériaux (CEMEF)Search for other works by this author on:
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Practical Issues in Computer Simulation of Casting ProcessesView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByItsuo OhnakaItsuo OhnakaOsaka Sangyo University,JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Thermophysical PropertiesView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByJuan J. Valencia;Juan J. ValenciaConcurrent Technologies CorporationSearch for other works by this author on:Peter N. QuestedPeter N. QuestedNational Physical LaboratorySearch for other works by this author on:
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Principles and Practices of Shape Casting
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Shape Casting Processes—An IntroductionView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByJ.L. JorstadJ.L. JorstadJ.L.J. Technologies, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Patterns and PatternmakingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRobert C. VoigtRobert C. VoigtPennsylvania State UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:
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Casting Practice: Guidelines for Effective Production of Reliable CastingsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByJohn CampbellJohn CampbellThe University of Birmingham,EnglandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Filling and Feeding System ConceptsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByJohn CampbellJohn CampbellUniversity of Birmingham,EnglandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Expandable-Mold Casting Processes with Permanent Patterns
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Introduction: Expendable Mold Processes with Permanent PatternsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByBrian V. SmithBrian V. SmithGeneral Motors CorporationSearch for other works by this author on:
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Aggregates and Binders for Expendable MoldsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByJohn Jorstad;John JorstadRevising authorJ.L.J. Technologies, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:Mary Beth Krusiak;Mary Beth KrusiakRevising authorSand Technology Co.Search for other works by this author on:John O. Serra;John O. SerraRevising authorCarpenter Brothers Inc.Search for other works by this author on:Vic La FayVic La FayRevising authorHill and GriffithSearch for other works by this author on:
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Shell Molding and Shell CoremakingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByScott McIntyreScott McIntyreRevising authorGrede Foundries, IncSearch for other works by this author on:
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Slurry MoldingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByCharles D. Nelson;Charles D. NelsonRevising authorMorris Bean and CompanySearch for other works by this author on:Wayne Rasmussen;Wayne RasmussenRevising authorConsultantSearch for other works by this author on:John JorstadJohn JorstadRevising authorJ.L.J. Technologies, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Expandable-Mold Casting Processes with Expendable Patterns
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Investment Casting[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRobert A. HortonRobert A. HortonRevising authorPrecision Metalsmiths, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Centrifugal Casting
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Centrifugal CastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFBySufei Wei;Sufei WeiThe Centrifugal Casting Machine CompanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Horizontal Centrifugal Casting[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByY.V. MurtyY.V. MurtyRevising authorCMI Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Vertical Centrifugal Casting[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByY.V. MurtyY.V. MurtyRevising authorCMI Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Permanent Mold and Semipermanent Mold Processes
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Permanent Mold CastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByDon Tyler;Don TylerRevising authorGeneral Aluminum Manufacturing Co.Search for other works by this author on:Robert PischelRobert PischelRevising authorFOSECO Metallurgical, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Low-Pressure Metal CastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByGregory G. Woycik;Gregory G. WoycikCMI Equipment and Engineering, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Low-Pressure Countergravity CastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByPaul Mikkola;Paul MikkolaMetal Casting Technology, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:Gary SchollGary SchollMetal Casting Technology, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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High-Pressure Die Casting
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High-Pressure Die CastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByWilliam A. ButlerWilliam A. ButlerGeneral Motors (Retired), Consultant for NADCASearch for other works by this author on:
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Hot Chamber Die CastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByFrank E. GoodwinFrank E. GoodwinInternational Lead Zinc Research OrganizationSearch for other works by this author on:
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Cold Chamber Die CastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRobert J. McInerney, IIRobert J. McInerney, IIBuhlerPrinceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Squeeze Casting[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRathrindra DasGuptaRathrindra DasGuptaNational Science FoundationSearch for other works by this author on:
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Vacuum High-Pressure Die CastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByWilliam A. ButlerWilliam A. ButlerGeneral Motors, Consultant to NADCASearch for other works by this author on:
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Die Casting ToolingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByDaniel L. TwarogDaniel L. TwarogRevising authorNADCASearch for other works by this author on:
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Semisolid Casting
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Semisolid Casting—Introduction and FundamentalsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFBy;Diran Apelian;Diran ApelianWorcester Polytechnic InstituteSearch for other works by this author on:John JorstadJohn JorstadJ.L.J. Technologies, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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ThixocastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByJustin HeimschJustin HeimschMadison Kipp CorporationSearch for other works by this author on:
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RheocastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFBy;Diran Apelian;Diran ApelianWorcester Polytechnic InstituteSearch for other works by this author on:John JorstadJohn JorstadJ.L.J. Technologies, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Thixomolding[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRobert D. Carnahan;Robert D. CarnahanThixomat, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Cast Irons
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Introduction to Cast Irons[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByGeorge M. GoodrichGeorge M. GoodrichStork Climax Research ServicesSearch for other works by this author on:
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Ductile Iron Castings[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByGeorge M. GoodrichGeorge M. GoodrichStork Climax Research ServicesSearch for other works by this author on:
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Malleable Iron CastingsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByC.J. van EttingerC.J. van EttingerRevising authorGieterij DoesburgSearch for other works by this author on:
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White Iron and High-Alloyed Iron CastingsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRichard B. GundlachRichard B. GundlachStork Climax Research ServicesSearch for other works by this author on:
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High-Alloy Graphitic IronsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRichard B. GundlachRichard B. GundlachStork Climax Research ServicesSearch for other works by this author on:
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Steel Castings
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Steel Continuous CastingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRobert D. PehlkeRobert D. PehlkeUniversity of MichiganSearch for other works by this author on:
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Steel Castings PropertiesView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByDavid PoweleitDavid PoweleitRevising authorSteel Founders' Society of AmericaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Selection and Evaluation of Steel CastingsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByDavid PoweleitDavid PoweleitSteel Founders Society of AmericaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Casting of Nonferrous Alloys
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Dross, Melt Loss, and Fluxing of Light Alloy MeltsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByDaniel E. Groteke;Daniel E. GrotekeQ.C. Designs, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:David V. NeffDavid V. NeffMetaullics Systems Division, Pyrotek Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Aluminum Alloy Ingot Casting and Continuous ProcessesView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByElwin RooyElwin RooyElwin Rooy & AssociatesSearch for other works by this author on:
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Nonferrous Alloy Castings
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Copper and Copper Alloy CastingsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByKumar Sadayappan;Kumar SadayappanLaurence WhitingSearch for other works by this author on:Mahi Sahoo;Mahi SahooCANMET—Materials Technology LaboratorySearch for other works by this author on:Harold T. MichelsHarold T. MichelsCopper Development AssociationSearch for other works by this author on:
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Zinc and Zinc Alloy CastingsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByFrank E. GoodwinFrank E. GoodwinInternational Zinc AssociationSearch for other works by this author on:
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Nickel and Nickel Alloy Castings[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFBySelçuk KuyucakSelçuk KuyucakCANMET—MTL, Natural Resources CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Titanium and Titanium Alloy CastingsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByMustafa GucluMustafa GucluStanley Associates Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy CastingsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRichard C. SutherlinRichard C. SutherlinATI Wah Chang, An Allegheny Technologies CompanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Synthesis and Processing of Cast Metal-Matrix Composites and Their ApplicationsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByPradeep K. Rohatgi;Pradeep K. RohatgiUniversity of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeSearch for other works by this author on:Nikhil Gupta;Nikhil GuptaPolytechnic Institute of New York UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:Atef DaoudAtef DaoudCentral Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI)Search for other works by this author on:
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Quality Assurance, Nondestructive Evaluation, and Failure Analysis
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Approaches to Measurement of Metal Quality[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRathindra DasGuptaRathindra DasGuptaNational Science FoundationSearch for other works by this author on:
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Nondestructive Testing of Components[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRathindra DasGuptaRathindra DasGuptaNational Science FoundationSearch for other works by this author on:
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Casting Failure Analysis Techniques and Case StudiesView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByCraig BrownCraig BrownStork Technimet, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Common Defects in Various Casting ProcessesView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRathindra DasGuptaRathindra DasGuptaNational Science FoundationSearch for other works by this author on:
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Repair Welding of CastingsView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByRandall CounselmanRandall CounselmanOldenburg Group Inc.Search for other works by this author on:
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Maintenance, Repair, Alterations, and Storage of Patterns and ToolingView Chapter PDF LinkPDFByHenry BakemeyerHenry BakemeyerDie Casting Design and ConsultingSearch for other works by this author on:
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Process Design
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Design and Geometry
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Casting Design and Geometry[1]View Chapter PDF LinkPDFByMichael GwynMichael GwynAdvanced Technology Institute and American Foundry Society Technical DepartmentSearch for other works by this author on:
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