Complete Casting Handbook: Metal Casting Processes, Techniques and DesignComplete Casting Handbook is the result of a long-awaited update, consolidation and expansion of expert John Campbell's market-leading casting books into one essential resource for metallurgists and foundry professionals who design, specify or manufacture metal castings. The first single-volume guide to cover modern principles and processes in such breadth and depth whilst retaining a clear, practical focus, it includes:
Providing in-depth casting knowledge and process know-how, from the noteworthy career of an industry-leading authority, Complete Casting Handbook delivers the expert advice needed to help you make successful and profitable castings.
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Contents
Introduction to Castings Handbook 2011 | xxix |
Acknowledgments | xxxi |
Volume 2 Casting manufacture | 599 |
Appendix I | 1091 |
Appendix II | 1095 |
Appendix III | 1099 |
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References Volume II | 1131 |
Introduction to Castings 2nd Edition 2003 | xxv |
Introduction to Casting Practice The 10 Rules of Castings 2004 | xxvii |
Common terms and phrases
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