1.0. CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES Mahi Sahoo Suraja Consulting Inc. Alfred Spada American Foundry Society Advantages of Casting Process The Foundry Industry Future of the Casting Industry Education and Training in the Foundry Industry References A casting is a metal object produced by solidifying molten metal in a mold. The shape of the object is determined by the shape of the mold cavity. The casting process, also known as founding, involves melting metal and pouring it into the mold cavity, which is close to the final dimensions of the finished form. Many types of complex objects ranging in size from a few grams to thousands of kilograms are produced in a metal casting facility. Castings are produced by various casting processes such as sand, permanent mold, investment, and lost foam. While all metals can be cast, the most predominant are iron, steel, aluminum, copper, magnesium, and zinc-based alloys. The science of treating the molten metal and designing the molds for smooth flow of molten metal into the mold cavity to minimize air entrapment are essential parts of casting technology to produce premium quality cast components. CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
CHAPTER PRELIMINARIES
Jun 17, 2023
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