Foundry Engineering: The Metallurgy and Design of Castings

This book covers the science, engineering, and current art of the creation of metalcastings. Basic theory on gating design, solidification, and risering are presented. The metallurgy and processing of aluminum, cast iron, and steel are covered. Every attempt has been made to create a modern textbook that assists neophytes to learn about castings and provide the best overall general reference to experienced industry professionals. The book employs a modern textbook style which should dramatically help the reader in understanding the metalcasting process.