A Text-Book of Elementary Foundry Practice: For the Use of Students in Colleges and Secondary Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Allyn Richards

9780484529778: A Text-Book of Elementary Foundry Practice: For the Use of Students in Colleges and Secondary Schools (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484529773 ISBN 13: 9780484529778

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Learn practical foundry techniques for clean, reliable castings and skilled metalworking.

This edition of A Text-Book of Elementary Foundry Practice presents hands-on methods for finishing castings, choosing and using coatings, and shaping metal with reliable results. It explains how to clean, harden, and prepare castings, plus how to set up chill tests and create malleable iron. The book also covers brass molding, core setting, and common molding exercises to build real-world skill.

Clear, step-by-step guidance on cleaning castings by pickling, sand blasting, and hand cleaning.
Practical details on chilling castings, forming malleable iron, and controlling alloy composition for strength and toughness.
Brass molding basics, including sand types, vents, runners, gates, and setting cores for accurate details.
Core handling and molding exercises that illustrate how to position, support, and vent cores during casting.

Ideal for students and hobbyists who want solid, shop-tested techniques and a practical reference for elementary foundry work.

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