International Atlas of Casting Defects

The object of this book is to assist in maintaining a constant increase in the quality level of castings. To achieve this it is necessary to facilitate the suppression of defects. This the book attempts to do by making defects better known or recongnized, by indicating possible causes, and by recommending suitable measures for thier elimination. This atlas is comprised of four major sections: (1) a defect classification system presented in the form of a table, (2) a section which treats each individual defect in descriptive detail, (3) a bibliography for additional reading and study, (4) an index. Seven basic categories of defects: A- Metallic Projections; B - Cavities; C - Discontinuities; D - Defective Surface; E - Incomplete Casting; F - Incorrect Dimensions or Shape; G - Inclusions or Structural Anomalies.