This practical guide to product and process engineering of various aluminum castings emphasizes process and material characteristics; product-process-alloy integration; manufacturing aspects of aluminum casting; product design features; tooling design, feeding and gating design; product quality needs and specifications; product launches; and successful conversions of aluminum from steel and iron. This book is intended to be a standard guide for practical foundry personnel in aluminum die casting, casting buyers, and a reference book for students specializing in metal casting technology.
Author(s): Jagan Nath
Publisher: ASM International
Year: 2018
Language: English
Pages: 277
City: Materials Park
Cover
Copyright
Contents
Preface
About the Author
Aluminum Casting Applications
Engineering Component Configuration
Casting Process Options
Overview of Casting Processes
Alloys and Heat Treatment Choices
Engineering Die Castings
Engineering of Gravity Permanent Mold Castings
Engineering of Low-Pressure Permanent Mold Castings
Process Selection Guidelines
Product Launch Process
Index
