Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001

45. CASTING

 

· In casting we essentially start with an amorphous material, and hold it in shape while the material solidifies.

 

· Some of the typical casting processes and materials are listed below,

 

 

· A relative comparison of some casting techniques is given below,

 

 

 

45.1 SAND CASTING

45.2 SINGLE USE MOLD TECHNIQUES

45.3 MULTIPLE USE MOLD TECHNIQUES

45.4 OTHER TOPICS

45.5 Design of Castings

45.6 REFERENECES

45.7 PRACTICE PROBLEMS