Foundry melting/casting : intermediate / 3G Elearning FZ LLC, author. - United Arab Emirates : 3G Elearning FZ LLC, c2016. - viii, 302 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Includes index.

Foundry Melting/Casting: Intermediate comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. A foundry is a factory that produces metal castings. Melting of different type of metals may use different kinds of furnaces. The melting operations may use different furnaces, each type of which may use different heating systems and fuel. When the metal is molten, the composition is checked and adjusted. Then this is tapped from the furnace and cast into molds. The resulting castings are fettle and cleaned. There are a variety of methods used in foundries for melting the metal for casting. The selection of an appropriate technique is dependent on factors such as the metal being melted, the amount of molten metal required for the production run and the area available to house the melting equipment. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in foundry industry to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.


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