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ASM Handbook Volume 15: Casting
Hardbound; Publisher: ASM; Publication Date: 1988; ISBN 0-87170-021-2; 937 pages; 1300 figures; 335 tables
$255.00

Gives you a thorough, yet easy-to-understand introduction to the principles of composition control, gas evolution in melts and inclusion-forming reactions, as well as the basic concepts of crystal growth and solidification that aids you with interpretation of structures. This volume discusses casting, molding and coremaking practices in a series of articles that describe the basic steps and equipment associated with each process, along with their advantages, limitations, and applications. Each article is preceded by a review of the manufacture, design and selection of patterns.

Sections include: Introduction and Historical Development, Principles of Liquid Metal Processing, Principles of Solidification, Patterns, Molding/Casting Processes, Foundry Equipment and Processing, Ferrous Casting Alloys, Nonferrous Casting Alloys, Computer Applications in Metal Casting.

Table of Contents

Introduction and Historical Development
History of Casting
Development of Foundry Technology in the United States
Casting Advantages, Applications, and Market Size

Principles of Liquid Metal Processing
Introduction to Principles of Liquid Metal Processing
Principles of Physical Chemistry
Thermodynamic Properties of Aluminum-Base and Copper-Base Alloys
Thermodynamic Properties of Iron-Base Alloys
Composition Control
Gases in Metals
Inclusion-Forming Reactions

Principles of Solidification
Nucleation Kinetics
Basic Concepts in Crystal Growth and Solidification
Solidification of Single-Phase Alloys
Solidification of Eutectics
Solidification of Peritectics
Columnar to Equiaxed Transition
Microsegregation and Macrosegregation
Behavior of Insoluble Particles at the Solid/Liquid Interface
Low-Gravity Effects During Solidification
Solidification of Eutectic Alloys: Aluminum-Silicon Alloys
Solidification of Eutectic Alloys: Cast Iron
Interpretation and Use of Cooling Curves (Thermal Analysis)

Patterns
Patterns and Patternmaking

Molding and Casting Processes
Classification of Processes and Flow Chart of Foundry Operations
Aggregate Molding Materials
Bonds Formed in Molding Aggregates
Resin Binder Processes
Sand Molding
Coremaking
Plaster Molding
Ceramic Molding
Investment Casting
Replicast Process
Rammed Graphite Molds
Permanent Mold Casting
Die Casting
Centrifugal Casting
Continuous Casting
Counter-Gravity Low-Pressure Casting
Directional and Monocrystal Solidification
Squeeze Casting
Semisolid Metal Casting and Forging

Foundry Equipment and Processing
Sand Processing
Melting Furnaces: Electric Arc Furnaces
Melting Furnaces: Induction Furnaces
Melting Furnaces: Reverberatory Furnaces and Crucible Furnaces
Melting Furnaces: Cupolas
Vacuum Melting and Remelting Processes
Degassing Processes (Converter Metallurgy)
Degassing Processes (Ladle Metallurgy)
Nonferrous Molten Metal Processes
Automatic Pouring Systems
Shakeout and Core Knockout
Blast Cleaning of Castings
Welding of Cast Irons and Steels
Hot Isostatic Pressing of Castings
Testing and Inspection of Casting Defects
Coating of Castings
Foundry Automation

Design Considerations
Riser Design
Gating Design
Casting Design
Dimensional Tolerances and Allowances

Ferrous Casting Alloys
Classification of Ferrous Casting Alloys
Gray Iron
Ductile Iron
Compacted Graphite Irons
High-Alloy White Irons
Malleable Iron
High-Alloy Graphitic Irons
Plain Carbon Steels
Low-Alloy Steels
High-Alloy Steels
Cast Alnico Alloys

Nonferrous Casting Alloys
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Copper and Copper Alloys
Zinc and Zinc Alloys
Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys
Cobalt-Base Alloys
Nickel and Nickel Alloys
Titanium and Titanium Alloys
Zirconium and Zirconium Alloys
Cast Metal-Matrix Composites

Computer Applications in Metal Casting
Introduction to Computer Applications in Metal Casting
Modeling of Solidification Heat Transfer
Modeling of Fluid Flow
Modeling of Combined Fluid Flow and Heat/Mass Transfer
Modeling of Microstructural Evolution

Supplementary Information
Glossary of Terms
Abbreviations and Symbols