General Foundry Practice Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- New

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- Title
- General Foundry Practice Classic Reprint
- Author
- Andrew McWilliam
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0332478076
- ISBN 13
- 9780332478074
- Item weight
- 864 grams
Mastering the fundamentals of foundry work with a trusted, practical guide
This concise, field‑tested manual covers the science and craft of iron, steel, and brass founding. It distills the authors’ hands‑on experience into clear guidance for managers, foremen, moulders, and students, emphasizing reliable, actionable techniques you can apply in real foundries.
What you’ll get from this edition- A condensed, crystallized account of methods used in open, dry, and other moulding processes, with practical notes drawn from everyday foundry practice.
- Illustrated explanations and step‑by‑step discussions that reflect actual workshop conditions.
- Guidance on common faults, pattern and mould considerations, and how to improve efficiency and quality in production.
- A broad view that also speaks to engineers, designers, and metal workers who contribute to casting success.
- Core principles of moulding sands, facing sands, and core handling.
- Practical insight into machine moulding, dry sand, and loam moulding techniques.
- Troubleshooting advice for typical defects and ways to reduce waste and downtime.
- Foundry managers, foremen, moulders, and apprentices seeking a dependable, hands‑on reference to daily casting operations.
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