| Evolution of Metal Casting Technologies: A Historical Perspective 2017 Edition Contributor(s): Khan, Muhammad Azhar Ali (Author), Sheikh, Anwar Khalil (Author), Al-Shaer, Bilal Suleiman (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319466321 ISBN-13: 9783319466323 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - Metals & Alloys - Technology & Engineering | History - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades |
| Dewey: 620.14 |
| Series: Springerbriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.19 lbs) 43 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |