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Product No. NF1400; ISBN:978-0-87433-416-6
Hardcover, 8¾ x 11; 288 pages
Author: G. Sigworth; published: 2014
Respected industry expert Geoffrey Sigworth has compiled a lifetime of experience (academic and practical) into this one book dedicated to the best practices in aluminum metalcasting. The book is organized into five sections: Introduction to Aluminum alloys and their Quality; Melting and Melt Treatment; Fundamentals of Solidification; Solidification and Mold Design; Post Solidification Processing.
The main body of each chapter focuses on the important scientific mechanisms behind metalcasting. Sigworth’s educated and practical approach offers guidance to the best practices in aluminum metalcasting available and can lead to new product or process improvements for the reader. He shares much of his personal experience and knowledge of the industry in this book and includes additional valuable resources that augment the information presented within.
Best Practices in Aluminum Metalcasting also comes with a CD that contains selected papers that were included within each chapter’s references. In addition, Excel®-based calculators are also included to assist with sprue calculations, furnace energy models, etc.
This reference book is the perfect addition to your library, office or lab environment. It will be an invaluable resource in helping to produce consistent high-quality castings. For a Table of Contents, please contact Customer Service, estoreservices@afsinc.org.
Keywords: aluminum alloys, metalcasting, foundry, mold design, quality, alloying, melting, safety, degassing, inclusions, grain refinement, modification, thermal analysis, metal transfer, mold filling, feeding and riser design, solidification, heat treatment, post solidification, thermodynamics