This book deals with various science and technology factors that need careful consideration in producing a casting. It consists of 11 chapters contributed by experts in their respective fields. The topics include simulation of continuous casting process, control of solidification of continuous castings, influence of mold flux in continuous casting, segregation in strip casting of steel, developments in shell and solid investment mold processes, innovative pressure control during filling of sand molds, fracture toughness specifically of castings, permanent molding of cast iron, wear resistant castings and improvement of accuracy in estimating graphite nodularity in ductile iron castings.

In This Book, The Topics/Syllabus Adequately Cover Metal Casting Subject In The Courses Of Mechanical, Production And Metallurgy Branches For B.E., B.Tech. As Well As Production And Industrial Metallurgy For M.Tech.With His Direct Experience In Metal Casting Industry And Teaching Academics The Author Attempts To Bridge The Gap Existing Between Essential Theory In Books And Vital Practical Applications In Industry.It Contains All The Molding Processes Normally Used With Details Of Ingredient Testing,Different Stages Of Casting Production Essential Theory Of Gating And Risering, As Well Asfinishing, Inspection And Quality Control.Over 80 Line Sketches Facilitate Easy Understanding. Information Given Through Over 20 Tables Help Easy Comprehension, Comparison And Remembrance. Exhaustive Examples Of Specific Components Normally Made By Casting Process Help To Build Confidence When Entering Industry. Over 200 Technical Books And Research Papers Upto May 1996 Are Referred. Examples Of Working Computer Programs Given, Form The Basis For Modern Practice-Oriented Projects In Final Year.For Practising Engineers, Managers And Entrepreneurs, This Book Provides Useful Theory And Practical Aspects On Foundry Management. Exhaustive Treatment Of Critical Gating & Risering With Many Industry Examples, Practical Solutions To Melting Problems, Casting Defects Analysis Through Cause-Effect Diagrams Will Be Very Useful. Essential Information. On Energy Conservation And Environmental Pollution Control Is Also Given In The Last Chapter.

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.

Complete Casting Handbook is the result of a long-awaited update, consolidation and expansion of expert John Campbell s market-leading casting books into one essential resource for metallurgists and foundry professionals who design, specify or manufacture metal castings. The first single-volume guide to cover modern principles and processes in such breadth and depth whilst retaining a clear, practical focus, it includes: A logical, two-part structure, breaking the contents down into casting metallurgy and casting manufacture Established, must-have information, such as Campbell s 10 Rules for successful casting manufacture New chapters on filling system design, melting, molding, and controlled solidification techniques, plus extended coverage of a new approach to casting metallurgy Providing in-depth casting knowledge and process know-how, from the noteworthy career of an industry-leading authority, Complete Casting Handbook delivers the expert advice needed to help you make successful and profitable castings. Long-awaited update, consolidation and expansion of expert John Campbell s market-leading casting books into one essential handbook Separated into two parts, casting metallurgy and casting manufacture, with extended coverage of casting alloys and new chapters on filling system design, melting, moulding and controlled solidification techniques to compliment the renowned Campbell 10 Rules Delivers the expert advice that engineers need to make successful and profitable casting decisions "