Metalworking Technology

  1. Casting Processes
    1. Fundamentals of Casting
      1. Casting Terminology
        1. Patterns and Molds
          1. Pattern Materials and Types
            1. Mold Materials and Construction
            2. Gating and Riser Systems
              1. Design Principles
                1. Defect Minimization
                2. Solidification and Cooling
                  1. Nucleation and Growth
                    1. Shrinkage and Porosity
                    2. Casting Defects
                      1. Porosity
                        1. Inclusions
                          1. Hot Tears
                            1. Misruns and Cold Shuts
                          2. Expendable Mold Casting
                            1. Sand Casting
                              1. Green Sand Molding
                                1. Dry Sand Molding
                                2. Shell Molding
                                  1. Investment Casting
                                    1. Plaster Mold Casting
                                    2. Permanent Mold Casting
                                      1. Gravity Die Casting
                                        1. Low-Pressure Die Casting
                                          1. High-Pressure Die Casting
                                            1. Centrifugal Casting
                                            2. Casting Process Selection and Applications

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                                            5. Material Removal Processes