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Metalworking Technology
1. Introduction to Metalworking
2. Fundamentals of Metallurgy for Metalworkers
3. Metal Forming Processes
4. Casting Processes
5. Material Removal Processes
6. Joining and Assembly Processes
7. Heat Treatment of Metals
8. Surface Finishing Processes
9. Modern and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
10. Metrology and Quality Control
4.
Casting Processes
4.1.
Fundamentals of Casting
4.1.1.
Casting Terminology
4.1.2.
Patterns and Molds
4.1.2.1.
Pattern Materials and Types
4.1.2.2.
Mold Materials and Construction
4.1.3.
Gating and Riser Systems
4.1.3.1.
Design Principles
4.1.3.2.
Defect Minimization
4.1.4.
Solidification and Cooling
4.1.4.1.
Nucleation and Growth
4.1.4.2.
Shrinkage and Porosity
4.1.5.
Casting Defects
4.1.5.1.
Porosity
4.1.5.2.
Inclusions
4.1.5.3.
Hot Tears
4.1.5.4.
Misruns and Cold Shuts
4.2.
Expendable Mold Casting
4.2.1.
Sand Casting
4.2.1.1.
Green Sand Molding
4.2.1.2.
Dry Sand Molding
4.2.2.
Shell Molding
4.2.3.
Investment Casting
4.2.4.
Plaster Mold Casting
4.3.
Permanent Mold Casting
4.3.1.
Gravity Die Casting
4.3.2.
Low-Pressure Die Casting
4.3.3.
High-Pressure Die Casting
4.3.4.
Centrifugal Casting
4.4.
Casting Process Selection and Applications
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