Evolution of Metal Casting Technologies: A Historical Perspective (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) - Softcover

Khan, Muhammad Azhar Ali; Sheikh, Anwar Khalil; Al-Shaer, Bilal Suleiman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3319466321 ISBN 13: 9783319466323

Publisher: Springer, 2016

Synopsis

This book provides an overview of metal casting technologies starting from its historical evolution to casting design strategies that are being followed today in foundries and other metal casting industries. The details of most of the casting processes and their applications are also included for completeness. Foundry practices such as mold materials and molding techniques, pattern making and cores, furnaces, pouring, cleaning and heat treatment etc. are discussed in detail. Finally, current practices in casting design are demonstrated. Further developments in the field through computational methods and virtual reality are also described.

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About the Author

Muhammad Azhar Ali Khan is a Lecturer-B in Mechanical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Currently, he is working on his PhD Dissertation at KFUPM on Advanced Simulation Techniques in Optimizing the Metal Casting Processes.

Dr. Anwar Khalil Sheikh is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Dr. Sheikh is a full time faculty member in KFUPM since 1979 prior to which he was an Assistant Professor in Michigan Technological University. His current research interests are Optimization of Metal Casting Processes, Rapid Prototyping, Metal Extrusion, Reliability and PVRO Systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319466321
• ISBN 13: 9783319466323
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48